South America: Geography Quizzes for Year 6

Question 1

How does South America connect with the rest of the world?

Accepted Answer

South America is a vital trading partner, exporting goods like coffee and minerals.

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South American countries have no influence on global decisions.

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South America's culture is entirely unique to the continent.

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South America has no economic ties to other countries.

Question 2

How did South America's cultural traditions develop?

Accepted Answer

From a mix of indigenous and European influences

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Only from European colonizers

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Only from indigenous populations

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Only from the colonial period

Question 3

Which mountain range is the longest in South America?

Accepted Answer

Andes

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Rocky Mountains

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Himalayas

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Alps

Question 4

Which of these is NOT a physical feature found in South America?

Accepted Answer

Mississippi River

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Amazon Basin

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Atacama Desert

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Andes Mountains

Question 5

Which mountain range in South America is known for its volcanic peaks and has a significant impact on the surrounding environment?

Accepted Answer

Andes Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

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Appalachian Mountains

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Alps Mountains

Question 6

Which activity is the most common cause of deforestation in South America?

Accepted Answer

Farming

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Mining

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Manufacturing

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Tourism

Question 7

How have the Andes Mountains helped farmers in South America?

Accepted Answer

The different heights of the Andes have allowed farmers to grow a variety of crops at different altitudes, creating 'farming terraces.'

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The Andes have made it hard to farm because of their steep slopes and poor soil.

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The Andes have blocked trade routes and made it hard to transport farm products.

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The Andes have had no real impact on farming in South America.

Question 8

What are the key differences in climate and vegetation between the Atacama Desert and the Amazon rainforest?

Accepted Answer

The Atacama Desert is dry with little vegetation, while the Amazon rainforest is wet with lots of vegetation.

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The Amazon rainforest is dry with little vegetation, while the Atacama Desert is wet with lots of vegetation.

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The Atacama Desert and the Amazon rainforest have similar climates, both hot and dry.

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The Atacama Desert and the Amazon rainforest have similar climates, both cold and wet.

Question 9

Which international trade bloc is the largest and most significant in South America?

Accepted Answer

Southern Common Market (MERCOSUR)

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Union of South American Nations (UNASUR)

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Andean Community (CAN)

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Pacific Alliance

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a challenge that South American countries face in their economies?

Accepted Answer

Not having enough schools and hospitals

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Relying too much on selling raw materials

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Having a lot of poor people and unfairness

Question 11

In South America, different climate zones exist. How do these climate zones impact the distribution of plant and animal species?

Accepted Answer

Climate zones influence the availability of suitable habitats, affecting the presence or absence of species in different regions.

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Climate zones do not affect species distribution, as all species can adapt to any climate.

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All species are evenly distributed across South America, regardless of climate zones.

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Climate zones only affect plant distribution, while animals are unaffected by climate variations.

Question 12

Which of the following is the highest mountain in South America?

Accepted Answer

Mount Aconcagua

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Mount Everest

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Mount Chimborazo

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Mount Huascarán

Question 13

What is the primary economic activity in the Andes Mountains?

Accepted Answer

Mining

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Agriculture

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Tourism

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Fishing

Question 14

Which river separates Brazil from Paraguay?

Accepted Answer

Paraná River

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Amazon River

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Orinoco River

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Magdalena River

Question 15

Which of the following is a traditional dish of South America?

Accepted Answer

Empanadas

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Sushi

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Pizza

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Hamburger

Question 16

What is the name of the famous waterfall located on the border of Argentina and Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Iguazu Falls

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Niagara Falls

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Victoria Falls

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Angel Falls

Question 17

Which of the following is a major port city in South America?

Accepted Answer

Buenos Aires

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Tokyo

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London

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New York City

Question 18

Who was the Spanish conquistador who conquered the Inca Empire?

Accepted Answer

Francisco Pizarro

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Christopher Columbus

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Hernán Cortés

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Vasco da Gama

Question 19

Which of these South American countries is the largest in area?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

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Argentina

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Peru

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Colombia

Question 20

What is the name of the vast rainforest in northern South America?

Accepted Answer

Amazon Rainforest

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Congo Basin

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Borneo Rainforest

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Daintree Rainforest

Question 21

Which Andean nation is known for its coffee production?

Accepted Answer

Colombia

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Chile

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Bolivia

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Venezuela

Question 22

Which mountain peak is the highest in the Andes?

Accepted Answer

Mount Aconcagua

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Mount Everest

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Mount Denali

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Mount Kilimanjaro

Question 23

What is the capital city of Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Brasilia

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Rio de Janeiro

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São Paulo

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Salvador

Question 24

Which river flows through the Amazon Rainforest?

Accepted Answer

Amazon River

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Nile River

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Yangtze River

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Mississippi River

Question 25

Which South American country has a significant indigenous population?

Accepted Answer

Bolivia

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Chile

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Uruguay

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Argentina

Question 26

Which desert is found on the western coast of South America?

Accepted Answer

Atacama Desert

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Sahara Desert

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Gobi Desert

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Australian Outback

Question 27

Which festival, known for its vibrant parades and elaborate costumes, is celebrated in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Carnival

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Diwali

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Day of the Dead

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Songkran

Question 28

What is the largest country in South America by area?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

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Argentina

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Colombia

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Chile

Question 29

Which of the following mountain ranges stretches along the western coast of South America?

Accepted Answer

Andes Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

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Amazon Rainforest

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Atacama Desert

Question 30

Which of the mentioned climate zones is NOT found in South America?

Accepted Answer

Polar ice cap

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Tropical rainforest

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Temperate grassland

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Mediterranean climate

Question 31

What is the longest river in South America by length?

Accepted Answer

Amazon River

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Nile River

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Mississippi River

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Yangtze River

Question 32

What is the name of Brazil's capital city?

Accepted Answer

Brasília

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Rio de Janeiro

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São Paulo

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Buenos Aires

Question 33

Which is the longest river in South America?

Accepted Answer

Amazon River

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Nile River

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Congo River

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Yangtze River

Question 34

Which South American country is home to the world's largest rainforest?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

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Colombia

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Peru

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Argentina

Question 35

What is the name of the mountain range that runs along the western coast of South America?

Accepted Answer

Andes Mountains

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Alps

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Himalayas

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Rocky Mountains

Question 36

What is the name of the vast, dry region in southern South America?

Accepted Answer

Atacama Desert

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Sahara Desert

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Gobi Desert

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Kalahari Desert

Question 37

Which of these countries is NOT located in South America?

Accepted Answer

Mexico

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Brazil

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Argentina

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Venezuela

Question 38

What is the capital city of Peru?

Accepted Answer

Lima

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Rio de Janeiro

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Buenos Aires

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Mexico City

Question 39

Which of the following animals is native to South America?

Accepted Answer

Llama

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Giraffe

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Koala

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Panda

Question 40

What is the official language spoken in Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Portuguese

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Spanish

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French

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English

Question 41

Which country holds the distinction of being the largest in South America?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

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Argentina

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Colombia

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Venezuela

Question 42

Which mountain range forms a prominent natural boundary along the western edge of South America?

Accepted Answer

Andes Mountains

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Rocky Mountains

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Himalayas

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Alps

Question 43

What is the name of the iconic river that flows through the heart of the Amazon rainforest?

Accepted Answer

Amazon River

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Nile River

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Mississippi River

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Yangtze River

Question 44

Which of these animals is indigenous to the lands of South America?

Accepted Answer

Alpaca

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Panda

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Kangaroo

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Zebra

Question 45

What city serves as the capital and the heart of Brazil's government?

Accepted Answer

Brasília

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Rio de Janeiro

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São Paulo

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Salvador

Question 46

What is the name of the vibrant cultural festival commonly celebrated in many South American countries?

Accepted Answer

Carnival

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Oktoberfest

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Diwali

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Cinco de Mayo

Question 47

The Amazon rainforest is situated within which climate zone?

Accepted Answer

Tropical Rainforest

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Temperate Deciduous Forest

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Desert

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Tundra

Question 48

Which of the following is a major river system flowing through South America?

Accepted Answer

Amazon River

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Nile River

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Mississippi River

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Yangtze River

Question 49

What is the name of the vast desert located in western Peru and northern Chile?

Accepted Answer

Atacama Desert

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Sahara Desert

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Gobi Desert

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Antarctic Polar Desert

Question 50

In which region of South America did the Inca Empire develop and thrive?

Accepted Answer

Andean Highlands

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Amazon Basin

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Patagonia

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Gran Chaco

Question 51

Which country in South America is the biggest?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

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Argentina

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Colombia

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Peru

Question 52

What is the name of the very wet forest in South America?

Accepted Answer

Amazon Rainforest

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Congo Rainforest

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Temperate Rainforest

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Boreal Forest

Question 53

Which of these is NOT a type of climate found in South America?

Accepted Answer

Very cold

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Warm all year round

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Mild winters and warm summers

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Hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters

Question 54

What is the name of the longest mountain range in the world, located in South America?

Accepted Answer

Andes Mountains

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Himalayas

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Alps

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Rocky Mountains

Question 55

What is the name of the biggest river in South America?

Accepted Answer

Amazon River

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Nile River

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Mississippi River

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Yangtze River

Question 56

Which of these is a big city in South America?

Accepted Answer

Buenos Aires

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London

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Tokyo

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New York City

Question 57

What is a big environmental problem in South America?

Accepted Answer

Cutting down forests

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Dirty air

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Not enough clean water

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Too many fish being caught

Question 58

Which musical instrument is a traditional part of South American culture?

Accepted Answer

Panpipes

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Electric guitar

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Piano

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Violin

Question 59

What is the name of the ancient Inca city built high in the mountains of Peru?

Accepted Answer

Machu Picchu

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Teotihuacan

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Tikal

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Palenque

Question 60

How have the Andes Mountains influenced cultural exchange between South America and other regions?

Accepted Answer

Mountain passes through the Andes have facilitated trade and movement, fostering cultural exchange.

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The Andes Mountains have hindered travel and trade, limiting cultural exchange.

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The Andes Mountains have isolated South America, shielding it from external cultural influences.

Question 61

Which South American country has the largest land area?

Accepted Answer

Brazil

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Argentina

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Colombia

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Chile

Question 62

What is the name of the vast rainforest that covers a large portion of South America?

Accepted Answer

Amazon Rainforest

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Congo Rainforest

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Borneo Rainforest

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Temperate Rainforest

Question 63

Which of the following is a major river that flows through South America?

Accepted Answer

Amazon River

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Nile River

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Yangtze River

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Mississippi River

Question 64

What is the capital city of Brazil?

Accepted Answer

Brasília

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Rio de Janeiro

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São Paulo

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Salvador