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Physical Geography of Latin America Review
Physical Geography of Latin America Review
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1
Which of the following IS NOT part of the Amazon Basin?
The Amazon Rainforest
The Amazon River System
All of the above are part of the Amazon Basin
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2
Which of the following statements about Easter Island is true?
There are strange statues from an unknown civilization
It is haunted-there have been reports of paranormal activity
It has a collection of pyramids similar to the ones in Egypt
It is actually the first place where Columbus landed
3
The famous Salt Flats in South America are located in
Ecuador
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
4
The term "Llanos" refers to
Plains
Desert
Volcanoes
Mountains
5
What is the main industry of almost every country in the Caribbean?
Tourism
Mining
Fishing
Farming
6
Which of the following statements about Angel Falls is true?
It is the world's largest waterfall (in water volume)
It is located in Ecudaor
It is the world's most polluted waterfall
It is the world's tallest waterfall
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What is the purpose of the Panama Canal?
To connect the continents of North and South America
To make it easier to travel to Russia and China
To create a shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
To provide fresh water to the people of Panama
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What two countries is Patagonia located in?
Brazil and Venezuela
Argentina and Chile
Bolivia and Peru
Uruguay and Paraguay
9
Which of the following IS NOT part of Latin America?
Mexico
Central America
United States
The Caribbean
10
What is the name of the freshwater dolphin found in the Amazon?
Boto
Pirhana
Piracu
Capybara
11
Located in Chile which of the following statements about the Atacama is true?
it is the world's driest desert
It is the world's largest desert
It is the world's hottest desert
All of the above are true
12
What is the name of the carnivorous fish with sharp teeth that lives in the Amazon?
Great White Shark
Pirhana
Capybara
Boto
13
Which of the following environmental concerns is found in the city of Santiago, Chile?
Pollution
Deforestation
Volcanic Eruptions
Invasive Species
14
Which of the following facts about Mexico is FALSE?
Almost all of Mexico is tropical
Only 13% of land in Mexico is farmable
Mexico has 3 mountain ranges and 2 peninsulas
Mexico has 31 states
15
Which of the following statements about the Andes is true?
All of the above are true
The Andes contain Mt Aconcagua, the world's tallest mountain
The Andes are the world's longest mountain range
The Andes are only located in Brazil
