Chapter: 09. South America
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Choose the correct option for each question.
Which ocean borders South America to the west?
(i) Atlantic Ocean
(ii) Indian Ocean
(iii) Pacific Ocean
(iv) Arctic Ocean The narrow stretch of land connecting North and South America is called the:
(i) Strait of Magellan
(ii) Isthmus of Panama
(iii) Cape Horn
(iv) Gulf of Mexico The world’s highest active volcano, Mt. Cotopaxi, is found in which mountain range?
(i) Himalayas
(ii) Alps
(iii) Rockies
(iv) Andes The temperate grassy plains of Argentina are known as the:
(i) Llanos
(ii) Selvas
(iii) Pampas
(iv) Campos Which river in South America carries the largest volume of water in the world?
(i) Orinoco
(ii) Parana
(iii) Amazon
(iv) Magdalena Section B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following sentences with the correct word(s).
South America is the _________ largest continent in the world. The driest desert in the world, the _________ Desert, is located in northern Chile. The _________ Islands, an archipelago of volcanic islands, belong to Ecuador. The world’s highest waterfall, Angel Falls, is formed by a tributary of the _________ River. The indigenous people of the Amazon Basin often travel by _________ due to the absence of roads. Section C: True or False
State whether the following statements are True or False.
Most of Brazil is located to the south of the Tropic of Capricorn. (True/False) Lake Titicaca is the second highest freshwater lake in the world. (True/False) The Eastern Highlands are composed of young fold mountains. (True/False) Venezuela is a major exporter of mineral oil in South America. (True/False) The Amazon rainforest is called the ‘lungs of the world’ because its trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen. (True/False) Section D: Short Answer Questions
Answer the following questions in brief.
Name any two water bodies that surround the continent of South America. What is the significance of Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela? Name the two primary languages spoken in South America. What are ‘llanosc’ and ‘selvas’? Section E: Differentiate Between
Explain the difference between the following terms based on location and type of vegetation.
Section F: Map-Based Questions
Political Map of South America:
A simplified political map of South America, clearly showing the national borders of its 13 countries. The continent is depicted in a light pastel color against a darker blue ocean background. Several prominent capital cities are marked with small red dots and labeled. The Equator and Tropic of Capricorn lines are faintly visible. (a) Identify the country marked ‘A’ and name its capital.
(b) Identify the country marked ‘B’ and name its capital.
© Which imaginary line (Equator or Tropic of Capricorn or Tropic of Cancer) passes through country A?
Physical Map of South America:
(a) Name the mountain range shown along the western coast.
(b) Name the large river basin found in the central part of the continent.
© Identify the two major highland regions in the eastern part of South America.
Section G: Long Answer Questions
Answer the following questions in detail.
Describe the main physical divisions of South America. (List all four and provide a brief detail for each). Explain how the indigenous people in the Amazon Basin traditionally live and why their way of life is currently under threat. 
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