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south america Flashcards

1
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What is the largest country in South America?

A

Brazil

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2
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Which river is the longest in South America?

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The Amazon River

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3
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True or False: The Andes Mountains are the longest mountain range in the world.

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True

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4
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What is the capital city of Argentina?

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Buenos Aires

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5
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Fill in the blank: The official language of Brazil is ______.

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Portuguese

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6
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Which two countries are landlocked in South America?

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Paraguay and Bolivia

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What is the main economic activity in the Amazon rainforest?

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Logging and agriculture

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What is the predominant climate type in the Amazon basin?

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Tropical rainforest climate

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9
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Who was the famous revolutionary leader from Venezuela?

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Simón Bolívar

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10
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Which South American country is known for its wine production?

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Chile

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11
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What mountain range runs along the western edge of South America?

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The Andes Mountains

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True or False: The capital of Peru is Lima.

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True

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13
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What is the primary export of Colombia?

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Coffee

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14
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, located in South America.

A

Amazon rainforest

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15
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Which South American country is known for the Galápagos Islands?

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Ecuador

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16
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What is the currency used in Argentina?

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Argentine peso

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17
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Which indigenous civilization was known for the Inca Empire?

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The Incas

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18
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What is the main language spoken in Bolivia?

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Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara

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19
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True or False: Patagonia is a region located in both Argentina and Chile.

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True

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20
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What is the capital of Chile?

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Santiago

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21
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous waterfall located on the border of Argentina and Brazil.

A

Iguazu Falls

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22
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Which country is known for its fjords and is located in South America?

A

Chile

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23
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What is the primary language spoken in Suriname?

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Dutch

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24
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Which South American country has the largest population?

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Brazil

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25
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What is the predominant religion in South America?

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Christianity

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26
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True or False: The Atacama Desert is located in Brazil.

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False

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27
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What is the main factor contributing to deforestation in the Amazon?

A

Agricultural expansion

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28
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Which country has a famous carnival celebration in Rio de Janeiro?

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Brazil

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29
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is the second longest river in South America, after the Amazon.

A

Paraná River

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30
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What are the two major mountain ranges in South America?

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The Andes and the Sierra Madre

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31
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True or False: The Pampas region is known for its grasslands and agriculture.

A

True

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32
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What is the capital of Uruguay?

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Montevideo

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33
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Which South American country is known for its large salt flats, called Salar de Uyuni?

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Bolivia

34
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What is the primary industry in Venezuela?

A

Oil production

35
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous archaeological site of the Inca civilization located in Peru.

A

Machu Picchu

36
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Which country is home to the ancient city of Tiwanaku?

A

Bolivia

37
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What is the main export of Brazil?

A

Soybeans

38
Q

True or False: Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world.

A

True

39
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Which country is famous for its tango dance?

A

Argentina

40
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What is the capital city of Paraguay?

A

Asunción

41
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Which South American river flows through the Amazon rainforest?

A

The Amazon River

42
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a major mountain range that separates Chile from Argentina.

A

Andes Mountains

43
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Which country is known for the Inca Trail?

A

Peru

44
Q

What is the primary language spoken in Argentina?

A

Spanish

45
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True or False: The country of Guyana is located on the eastern coast of South America.

A

True

46
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What is the significance of the Amazon rainforest?

A

It is the largest tropical rainforest and vital for biodiversity.

47
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Which South American country is known for its biodiversity and has the highest number of species?

A

Brazil

48
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What is the capital city of Bolivia?

A

Sucre (constitutional), La Paz (seat of government)

49
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is a major river that flows through Brazil and is known for its vast delta.

A

Amazon River

50
Q

True or False: The Chaco region is a dry area located in Paraguay.

A

True

51
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Which country is known for its ancient Nazca Lines?

A

Peru

52
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What is the main agricultural product of Peru?

A

Potatoes

53
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is a region in Brazil known for its unique ecosystem and biodiversity.

A

Pantanal

54
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Which country has the highest peaks in South America?

A

Argentina

55
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What is the primary economic activity in the Andes region?

A

Mining

56
Q

True or False: Brazil shares a border with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador.

A

True

57
Q

What is the primary industry in Chile?

A

Copper mining

58
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous dance originating from Argentina.

A

Tango

59
Q

What is the capital city of Colombia?

A

Bogotá

60
Q

Which country is known for its biodiversity and has the Amazon River running through it?

A

Brazil

61
Q

True or False: The Falkland Islands are a territory of Argentina.

A

True

62
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What is the main religion practiced in South America?

A

Christianity

63
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a large desert located in northern Chile.

A

Atacama Desert

64
Q

Which South American country is famous for its emeralds?

A

Colombia

65
Q

What is the capital city of Venezuela?

A

Caracas

66
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is an indigenous group known for their rich culture and history in Peru.

A

Inca

67
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True or False: The Amazon River is home to a diverse range of wildlife.

A

True

68
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What is the primary language spoken in Paraguay?

A

Spanish and Guarani

69
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Which country is known for its vibrant culture and festivals, especially in Rio de Janeiro?

A

Brazil

70
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is a popular dish in Peru made from raw fish.

A

Ceviche

71
Q

What is the significance of Machu Picchu?

A

It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an ancient Inca city.

72
Q

Which country is famous for its tango music?

A

Argentina

73
Q

What is the largest lake in South America?

A

Lake Titicaca

74
Q

True or False: The Andes Mountains run through seven countries.

A

True

75
Q

What is the main export of Chile?

A

Copper

76
Q

Fill in the blank: The ______ is a region in Brazil known for its wetlands.

A

Pantanal

77
Q

Which country is known for its cultural heritage and ancient ruins?

A

Peru

78
Q

What is the capital of Guyana?

A

Georgetown

79
Q

True or False: The Amazon rainforest is often referred to as the ‘lungs of the Earth.’

A

True

80
Q

What is the primary agricultural product of Brazil?

A

Soybeans

81
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous South American festival celebrated in Brazil.

A

Carnival

82
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Which country is known for its rich biodiversity and unique wildlife?

A

Brazil

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