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Physical Geography of South America — Quiz Answers

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Why are moraines found on the northern islands of Tierra del Fuego?

A
They emerged as longshore drift pushed soil and sand along the coasts.
B
They formed when glaciers deposited soil and rocks there.
C
They resulted from years of dry mass movements and mudslides.
D
They developed as wind and water eroded mountain peaks.
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Which area of South America is considered the driest region in the world?

A
the Argentine Pampas
B
the Llanos
C
the Atacama Desert
D
the Brazilian Highlands
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Which major geographic areas in South America are most prone to hurricanes and typhoons?

A
tropical rainforests
B
mountain ranges
C
river basins
D
coastal plains
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Match each set of conditions to the geographic area of South America.

Answer:

arid; very little rain with daily temperatures that swing from extreme hot to extreme cold|tropical wet or dry; heavy or light rainfall with warm to hot temperatures|temperate; moderate rainfall with mild temperatures

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Sort each description to match it to the correct lake in South America.

Answer:

1. lies along the Gulf of Venezuela,3. was set apart by longshore drifts that formed land between it and the ocean|2. lies along the border of Bolivia and Peru,4. is fed by rivers from rainwater and melting glaciers

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Match the plants and animals to the correct geographic regions in South America.

Answer:

1. llamas, alpacas, white-tailed mice, and iguanas,4. chuquiragua flower, or the flower of the Andes|2. kinkajous, pink river dolphins, river otters, and Orinoco crocodiles,5. water lilies, coffee plants, and rainforests|3. gray foxes, flamingos, jaguars, anteaters, and pampas deer,6. cacti, shrubs, grasslands, and swamp grasses

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