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Quiz about South American Potpourri
Quiz about South American Potpourri

South American Potpourri Trivia Quiz


South America is such a diverse place, come with me and see photos that could only be in South America.

A photo quiz by ClaudiaCat. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
ClaudiaCat
Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
401,923
Updated
Mar 24 24
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
288
Last 3 plays: Rizeeve (10/10), workisboring (1/10), GoodwinPD (10/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Let's start off on a high. The highest capital in South America is? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Now it is time for the highest waterfall - which is it? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. What is this active stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. This waterfall's claim to fame is that it is the world's largest single drop waterfall by the volume of water flowing over it. What waterfalls is it? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Again for another choice of biggest or largest. What is the highest mountain in South America? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. It is located in Colombia, so what valley is this? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. Another first, this is the driest non-polar desert. It is? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. It is time for the beach and this may be the most famous beach in South America. What is it? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. It is located in two countries, Peru and Bolivia. What lake is it? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. The Amazon River is the longest river in the world - or is it the Nile? Never mind. What country does the Amazon travel through the furthest? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Let's start off on a high. The highest capital in South America is?

Answer: La Paz

La Paz is not only the highest capital in South America, but in the world. Yes like you I would have thought it would have been somewhere in the Himalayas but it is not. La Paz is located in the Andes Mountains in Bolivia.
2. Now it is time for the highest waterfall - which is it?

Answer: Angel Falls

Angel Falls in Venezuela is the highest uninterrupted waterfall in the world. Situated in an UNESCO World Heritage, Canaima National Park, Angel Falls is a truly magnificent natural beauty of the world.
3. What is this active stratovolcano in the Andes Mountains?

Answer: Cotopaxi

Located in Ecuador, Cotopaxi is an active stratovolcano. A stratovolcano means that it has gained its height from built up lava and ash.
4. This waterfall's claim to fame is that it is the world's largest single drop waterfall by the volume of water flowing over it. What waterfalls is it?

Answer: Kaieteur Falls

Located on the Potaro River in Guyana, Kaieteur Falls is the world's largest single drop waterfall by its volume. Because of its volume Kaieteur Falls is considered the most powerful waterfall in the world. To give you a sense of size Kaieteur is four times the height of Niagara Falls.
5. Again for another choice of biggest or largest. What is the highest mountain in South America?

Answer: Aconcagua

Aconcagua is the highest mountain outside Asia. Being part of the Aconcagua Provincial Park it appears to have an outstanding geographical presence. The mountain also features an array of glaciers.
6. It is located in Colombia, so what valley is this?

Answer: Cocora Valley

Cocora Valley is located in Colombia and part of the Andean mountains. Cocora Valley is named after a Quimbayan princess and the name means star of water. The valley is in the Los Nevados National Natural Park. Interestingly the national tree of Colombia, Quindío wax palm, is found naturally in this park.
7. Another first, this is the driest non-polar desert. It is?

Answer: Atacama Desert

The Atacama Desert is the driest desert in the world that is not found in the polar regions. This desert receives less rain than the polar deserts. The desert mostly comprises of a stony terrain, salt lakes, and lava.
8. It is time for the beach and this may be the most famous beach in South America. What is it?

Answer: Copacabana

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is known for its beaches. Copacabana Beach is well-known for its New Year's Eve celebrations and millions go there to take it in. Not only is New Year's Eve a part of this place but it is now the official venue of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup.
9. It is located in two countries, Peru and Bolivia. What lake is it?

Answer: Lake Titicaca

A beautiful lake that most say is more beautiful from the Bolivia side. But obviously everything that is said about an opinion is a matter of taste. Lake Titicaca is a very large, deep, freshwater lake in the Andes known as the highest navigable lake in the world.
10. The Amazon River is the longest river in the world - or is it the Nile? Never mind. What country does the Amazon travel through the furthest?

Answer: Brazil

The Amazon River starts in Peru, then travels through Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela and lastly Brazil where it flows into the Atlantic Ocean. Interestingly enough the Amazon River is the largest (though still in arguments not the longest) river in the world it has not one bridge that transverses it.
Source: Author ClaudiaCat

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