Geography
Which country in South America is the biggest, taking almost 50% of the entire continent?
Brazil
What language do most of the countries in South America speak?
Spanish
The ______ _______ is the largest rainforest on Earth.
Amazon Rainforest.
What is made from Cacao Trees?
Chocolate
Compared to the other continents which place is South America in for landmass?
4th. South America is the 4th largest continent for landmass.
How many sovereign nations is South America split up into.
12
In the 1500s - 1800s, South America was a collection of _______ settlers
European
This desert is located in Chile, it is the world's dryest dessert, and home to copper mine industry of Chile.
Atacama Desert
Name one of the plants found in South America other than Cacao trees and rubber trees.
Tomatoes, Potatoes, or Coca Plant
____ ____ is roughly 620 miles away from Antarctica.
(Fill in the Blank)
Cape Horn
South America Borders which three of the 7 seas?
Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, & Pacific Ocean.
Which two countries were listed as having the most influence on South America
Spain and Portugal
The mountains in Chile, that run parallel to the pacific ocean.
The Andes Mountains
What is the world's largest rodent which is native to South America?
the Capybara
What do people rely on in the Amazon River Basin during the flooded part of the year
Boats
The equator runs through the ____ and _____ area, making those areas warmer than down south.
Northern, Central
What is the main religion in South America because of influence from 2 other countries?
Roman Catholicism
What are the 3 major river basins in South America?
Rio de la Plata River Basin, Orinoco River Basin, Amazon River Basin.
What is the name of the plant that is native to South America and has a part that can be used to manufacture goods like tires?
Rubber trees
This river takes about 40% of the whole continent and more water flows here than any other river.
Amazon River
Name at least 6 of the Nations in South America.
Answers may include:
Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname
What is the name of the French colony that is not considered as a sovereign nation?
French Guiana
what are the names of the grasslands that take up Uruguay, most of Argentina, and some of Brazil?
Patagonian grasslands and Pampas Grasslands
What are the 3 Members of the Camel Family native to South America?
Alpaca, Llama, Guanaco
This city is the largest one on the continent
Sao Paulo