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 South America 28 Flashcards |
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What are the three main geological regions of South America? |
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Eastern Highlands, Central Lowlands, and Andes Mountains. |
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Fill in the blank: The highest peak in the Andes, Aconcagua, is located on the border of ___ and ___. |
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Argentina and Chile. |
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True or False: The Amazon River is entirely located within Brazil. |
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False. The Amazon River crosses seven countries: Brazil, Ecuador, Bolivia, Peru, Guyana, Venezuela, and Colombia. |
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What geological features are characteristic of the Eastern Highlands? |
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They are made of igneous and metamorphic rocks, including regions like the Guiana Highlands, Brazilian Highlands, and Patagonian Highlands. |
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Riddle: I am the longest mountain range in the world, stretching over 8,850 km. What am I? |
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The Andes Mountains.
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Fill in the blank: The Atacama Desert, known as the driest non-polar desert, is located in ___ Chile. |
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Northwest. |
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Which river basin in South America is the largest and supports the world's largest tropical rainforest? |
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The Amazon Basin. |
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What climatic conditions can be found in the Andes due to their vast length? |
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Conditions range from freezing cold to warm. |
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What is unique about Lake Titicaca in terms of its geographical status? |
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It is the highest navigable lake in the world. |
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True or False: The Guiana Highlands are located entirely in Brazil. |
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False. The Guiana Highlands cover parts of Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, southern Venezuela, northern Brazil, and southeastern Colombia. |
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What is the significance of the Parana River in South America? |
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It runs through Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina, supporting major cities like Sao Paulo and Buenos Aires. |
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Riddle: I am a lake located at a high elevation, famous for my 41 islands and supporting over 530 aquatic species. What am I? |
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Lake Titicaca. |
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What mineral resources are abundant in the Andes Mountains? |
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Rich deposits of copper, silver, and gold. |
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Fill in the blank: The Andes Mountains are part of the ___, a zone known for earthquakes and volcanic activity. |
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Pacific Ring of Fire. |
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