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South American Surprise! Trivia Quiz

This quiz is going to test your knowledge on the mysterious and exotic continent of South America. Have a nice trip!

A multiple-choice quiz by me07. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
me07

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
83,991

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2788

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. How many independent countries are there on the South American mainland? Hint

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Question 2 of 10

2. What are the people of Chile called?

Answer: (One Word - either English or Spanish word)

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Question 3 of 10

3. 'Pampas' are areas of: Hint

Rain forest

Grassland

Desert

Mountain

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Atacama Desert runs along the coasts of Chile and Argentina.

True

False

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Question 5 of 10

5. In Brazil, everyone is obligated to vote when they are: Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. Are the Galapagos Islands in the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean?

Answer: (One Word)

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Question 7 of 10

7. South America is the ________ largest continent Hint

fourth

fifth

third

second

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Question 8 of 10

8. The capital of Chile is:
Hint

Caracas

Santiago

Quito

La Paz

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Question 9 of 10

9. Where is 'Lake Maracaibo'? Hint

Venezuela

Bolivia

Brazil

Guyana

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which of these in South America is 6437 kilometres long? Hint

Lake Titicaca

Atacama Desert

Lake Maracaibo

Amazon River

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many independent countries are there on the South American mainland?

Answer: 12

There are twelve INDEPENDENT countries in South America. The Falkland Islands are governed by Britain and French Guiana by France.

2. What are the people of Chile called?

Answer: Chileans

The Chileans call the Atacama Desert 'The Great North'.

3. 'Pampas' are areas of:

Answer: Grassland

These areas are covered with tall, dry pampas grass and prairie grass.

4. The Atacama Desert runs along the coasts of Chile and Argentina.

Answer: False

This desert is rich in valuable minerals. It is one of the driest places in the world. It runs along the coast of northern Chile. Some references claim the Atacama also extends into Peru.

5. In Brazil, everyone is obligated to vote when they are:

Answer: 18

In Brazil, a president is allowed to rule only for four years. Voting is allowed at 16, and compulsory at 18.

6. Are the Galapagos Islands in the Atlantic or Pacific Ocean?

Answer: Pacific

Many interesting animals live there, including lizards, iguanas and the world's only sea lizards.

7. South America is the ________ largest continent

Answer: fourth

North America is the third largest continent and Antarctica is the fifth.

8. The capital of Chile is:

Answer: Santiago

It is the largest city of Chile and is surrounded by mountains and hills.

9. Where is 'Lake Maracaibo'?

Answer: Venezuela

It is a major oil-producing area.

10. Which of these in South America is 6437 kilometres long?

Answer: Amazon River

The Amazon River is the 'largest' river in the world (it carries more water than the Nile). The Nile is the 'longest'.

Source: Author me07

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