Traveling South America

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. What was the largest city in South America in 2003? Lima Rio de Janeiro Sao Paulo Buenos Aires

2. Which spectacular waterfalls are located near the border of Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay? Niagara Falls Iguacu Falls Cuquenan Falls Angel Falls

3. Machu Picchu is a great lost city in the mountains of Peru. Which civilization built it? Maya Spanish Aztec Inca

4. Which famous scientist came up with the theory of evolution while visiting the Galapagos Islands? Answer: (One or two words - last name or hirst and last names)

5. What is the average yearly rainfall of the Amazon River basin? 225 inches 125 inches 260 inches 150 inches

6. Which European country was Suriname's main colonizer? Spain France Belgium The Netherlands

7. What South American country is considered to be the leading exporter of roses? Colombia Bolivia Venezuela Uruguay

8. Which British territory did Argentina invade and attempt to hold in the 80s? Tierra del Fuego Pitcairn Islands Isle of Man Falkland Islands

9. How many countries or territories does Brazil border? 5 9 10 11

10. What desert in Chile is sometimes considered the driest place on Earth? Patagonia Desert Kalahari Desert Gobi Desert Atacama Desert