by alex
South America is a continent of remarkable geographical diversity, featuring everything from the world’s largest rainforest to the longest mountain range. This quiz will take you on a journey through the physical features that define this vibrant continent. Get ready to put your knowledge to the test and see how well you know South America’s natural wonders!
South America Physical Map Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which mountain range runs along the western coast of South America?
Rocky Mountains
Andes
Himalayas
Alps
2. What is the largest river by volume in South America?
Nile
Mississippi
Amazon
Yangtze
3. Which desert is located in northern Chile and is known as the driest place on Earth?
Sahara
Gobi
Atacama
Kalahari
4. Which plateau is known as the ‘Roof of the Andes’?
Tibetan Plateau
Altiplano
Patagonian Plateau
Deccan Plateau
5. Which South American country is home to Angel Falls, the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall?
Brazil
Argentina
Venezuela
Colombia
6. What is the name of the large grassland region in Argentina known for its fertile soil?
Pampas
Pantanal
Gran Chaco
Llanos
7. Which mountain is the highest peak in South America?
Mount Everest
Mount Kilimanjaro
Aconcagua
Denali
8. Which river forms part of the border between Argentina and Uruguay?
Paraná River
Orinoco River
Amazon River
Magdalena River
9. What is the name of the large salt flat located in Bolivia?
Salar de Uyuni
Salar de Atacama
Salar de Arizaro
Salar de Coipasa
10. Which lake, located in the Andes on the border of Peru and Bolivia, is the highest navigable lake in the world?
Lake Titicaca
Lake Maracaibo
Lake Poopó
Lake Chapala
