Geography of South America

The video provides an overview of South America's geography, highlighting its connection to North America via the Isthmus of Panama. It describes the continent's physical features, including the Andes mountains, highlands, lowlands, and the Amazon rainforest. The video also covers significant bodies of water like the Amazon River, Lake Tiaka, and Angel Falls. Viewers are encouraged to explore these features in more detail and engage with the content by taking notes and asking questions.

Which continent is almost entirely surrounded by water and connected to North America by a narrow land strip?

• South America

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

What are the three main types of physical features found in South America?

• Deserts, Rivers, and Plateaus

• Mountains, Highlands, and Lowlands

• Forests, Valleys, and Hills

• Lakes, Plains, and Canyons

Which mountain system in South America is the longest in the world?

• Alps

• Andes

• Himalayas

• Rocky Mountains

What is a characteristic feature of the Guiana and Brazilian Highlands?

• Volcanic craters

• Rounded hills and flat-topped mountains

• Desert landscapes

• Sharp peaks

Which area is known for being sparsely populated and located further south in South America?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Patagonia

• Pampas

• Atacama Desert

What is the largest rainforest in the world, located in South America?

• Amazon Rainforest

• Congo Rainforest

• Daintree Rainforest

• Sundarbans

Which ocean borders South America to the west?

• Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What is the name of the second longest river in the world that flows through South America?

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

At what altitude is Lake Titicaca located?

• 5,000 ft

• 15,000 ft

• 8,000 ft

• 12,500 ft

Which is the tallest waterfall in the world, found in South America?

• Iguazu Falls

• Angel Falls

• Niagara Falls

• Victoria Falls