Why are moraines found on the northern islands of Tierra del Fuego?
In which country is the Cotopaxi volcano located?
Which area of South America is considered the driest region in the world?
Which major geographic areas in South America are most prone to hurricanes and typhoons?
Match each set of conditions to the geographic area of South America.
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
Sort each description to match it to the correct lake in South America.
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
Match the plants and animals to the correct geographic regions in South America.
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
Which natural resource is used for energy and is abundant in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela?
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