Geography? Like Rocks?
What are the two main types of geography?
Physical and Human
What is the longest mountain range in South America?
The Andes Mountains
Name one major export product from South America
Coffee, copper, lithium, beef, etc.
What is a "push factor"?
Something that leads someone to leaving their home/region.
Mr. Bender loves 1 of these 3 shows. Which one is it?
A. Big Mouth
B. Grey's Anatomy
C. Stranger Things
B. Grey's Anatomy
What is the difference between absolute and relative location?
Absolute = exact coordinates; Relative = location in relation to something else
What river has the largest drainage basin in the world?
The Amazon River
What was one consequence of Spanish colonization still visible in modern South America?
The dominance of Spanish language and/or Catholicism. More so a reference to culture.
What does “urbanization” mean?
The growth of cities as people move in from rural areas
How old is Mr. Bender?
as of 2025, 22 years old
Name one type of thematic map.
Climate map, population map, economic map, etc.
Name one country where Patagonia is located.
Argentina or Chile (+150 if both are mentioned)
What was one reason Indigenous groups lost cultural traditions during colonization?
Forced conversion, language bans, or cultural assimilation
What’s a pull factor that might draw migrants to a megacity like São Paulo or Buenos Aires?
Access to universities, jobs, and healthcare
Mr. Bender is cursed (or blessed) to eat at only 1 restaurant for the rest of his life. Price and distance doesn't matter, pretend its a weird, free version of DoorDash. What restaurant am I choosing?
Buffalo Wild Wings (half point if answered McDonald's)
Which continent is both east and west of the Prime Meridian and also North and South of the equator?
Africa
Why is the Amazon Rainforest called the "lungs of the Earth"?
It produces a substantial portion of the world’s oxygen and absorbs carbon dioxide.
What’s one way Indigenous culture still survives in modern South America?
Traditional foods, clothing, language, festivals, or farming methods
What do we call informal settlements that grow rapidly on the edge of cities like Rio de Janeiro?
Favelas
Name an album Mr. Bender would rate an 8/10 or higher.
Answers will vary.
What do geographers call the 5 themes used to study places and interactions?
Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, Region
75 Points for every country in South America named in 60 seconds.
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela
What are two real-world consequence of over-exploiting natural resources for trade?
Environmental damage, protests, loss of biodiversity, or economic dependency
What happens when infrastructure can’t keep up with migration?
Overcrowding, pollution, unreliable utilities, or informal housing growth. Other answers may vary
Mr. Bender doesn't use the word "hate." What is something Mr. Bender would consider using the word "hate" for?
Answers will vary