south america Flashcards
What is the largest country in South America?
Brazil
Which river is the longest in South America?
The Amazon River
True or False: The Andes Mountains are the longest mountain range in the world.
True
What is the capital city of Argentina?
Buenos Aires
Fill in the blank: The official language of Brazil is ______.
Portuguese
Which two countries are landlocked in South America?
Paraguay and Bolivia
What is the main economic activity in the Amazon rainforest?
Logging and agriculture
What is the predominant climate type in the Amazon basin?
Tropical rainforest climate
Who was the famous revolutionary leader from Venezuela?
Simón Bolívar
Which South American country is known for its wine production?
Chile
What mountain range runs along the western edge of South America?
The Andes Mountains
True or False: The capital of Peru is Lima.
True
What is the primary export of Colombia?
Coffee
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, located in South America.
Amazon rainforest
Which South American country is known for the Galápagos Islands?
Ecuador
What is the currency used in Argentina?
Argentine peso
Which indigenous civilization was known for the Inca Empire?
The Incas
What is the main language spoken in Bolivia?
Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara
True or False: Patagonia is a region located in both Argentina and Chile.
True
What is the capital of Chile?
Santiago
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous waterfall located on the border of Argentina and Brazil.
Iguazu Falls
Which country is known for its fjords and is located in South America?
Chile
What is the primary language spoken in Suriname?
Dutch
Which South American country has the largest population?
Brazil
What is the predominant religion in South America?
Christianity
True or False: The Atacama Desert is located in Brazil.
False
What is the main factor contributing to deforestation in the Amazon?
Agricultural expansion
Which country has a famous carnival celebration in Rio de Janeiro?
Brazil
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the second longest river in South America, after the Amazon.
Paraná River
What are the two major mountain ranges in South America?
The Andes and the Sierra Madre
True or False: The Pampas region is known for its grasslands and agriculture.
True
What is the capital of Uruguay?
Montevideo
Which South American country is known for its large salt flats, called Salar de Uyuni?
Bolivia
What is the primary industry in Venezuela?
Oil production
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous archaeological site of the Inca civilization located in Peru.
Machu Picchu
Which country is home to the ancient city of Tiwanaku?
Bolivia
What is the main export of Brazil?
Soybeans
True or False: Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world.
True
Which country is famous for its tango dance?
Argentina
What is the capital city of Paraguay?
Asunción
Which South American river flows through the Amazon rainforest?
The Amazon River
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a major mountain range that separates Chile from Argentina.
Andes Mountains
Which country is known for the Inca Trail?
Peru
What is the primary language spoken in Argentina?
Spanish
True or False: The country of Guyana is located on the eastern coast of South America.
True
What is the significance of the Amazon rainforest?
It is the largest tropical rainforest and vital for biodiversity.
Which South American country is known for its biodiversity and has the highest number of species?
Brazil
What is the capital city of Bolivia?
Sucre (constitutional), La Paz (seat of government)
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a major river that flows through Brazil and is known for its vast delta.
Amazon River
True or False: The Chaco region is a dry area located in Paraguay.
True
Which country is known for its ancient Nazca Lines?
Peru
What is the main agricultural product of Peru?
Potatoes
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a region in Brazil known for its unique ecosystem and biodiversity.
Pantanal
Which country has the highest peaks in South America?
Argentina
What is the primary economic activity in the Andes region?
Mining
True or False: Brazil shares a border with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador.
True
What is the primary industry in Chile?
Copper mining
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous dance originating from Argentina.
Tango
What is the capital city of Colombia?
Bogotá
Which country is known for its biodiversity and has the Amazon River running through it?
Brazil
True or False: The Falkland Islands are a territory of Argentina.
True
What is the main religion practiced in South America?
Christianity
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a large desert located in northern Chile.
Atacama Desert
Which South American country is famous for its emeralds?
Colombia
What is the capital city of Venezuela?
Caracas
Fill in the blank: The ______ is an indigenous group known for their rich culture and history in Peru.
Inca
True or False: The Amazon River is home to a diverse range of wildlife.
True
What is the primary language spoken in Paraguay?
Spanish and Guarani
Which country is known for its vibrant culture and festivals, especially in Rio de Janeiro?
Brazil
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a popular dish in Peru made from raw fish.
Ceviche
What is the significance of Machu Picchu?
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an ancient Inca city.
Which country is famous for its tango music?
Argentina
What is the largest lake in South America?
Lake Titicaca
True or False: The Andes Mountains run through seven countries.
True
What is the main export of Chile?
Copper
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a region in Brazil known for its wetlands.
Pantanal
Which country is known for its cultural heritage and ancient ruins?
Peru
What is the capital of Guyana?
Georgetown
True or False: The Amazon rainforest is often referred to as the ‘lungs of the Earth.’
True
What is the primary agricultural product of Brazil?
Soybeans
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous South American festival celebrated in Brazil.
Carnival
Which country is known for its rich biodiversity and unique wildlife?
Brazil