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South America Map Quiz Practice
Practice South America flags and country map skills
Study Outcomes
- Identify Latin American countries and their capitals on a map.
- Locate key physical features such as rivers, mountains, and lakes in South America.
- Analyze spatial relationships between countries and geographic landmarks.
- Differentiate among various geographic regions within Latin America.
- Apply mapping skills to review and reinforce geographic knowledge in preparation for tests and exams.
South America Map Quiz - Practice Test Cheat Sheet
- 12 Countries - South America is home to Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Use the quirky mnemonic "CaPE Columbia Virtually Grows Squillions of Brazil nuts Under Army Protection by Bolivia" to lock them in memory and even impress your friends. Mnemonic Tree Podcast
- National Capitals - Each country has its star city: Buenos Aires (Argentina), La Paz & Sucre (Bolivia), Brasília (Brazil), Santiago (Chile), Bogotá (Colombia), Quito (Ecuador), Georgetown (Guyana), Asunción (Paraguay), Lima (Peru), Paramaribo (Suriname), Montevideo (Uruguay), and Caracas (Venezuela). Turn this list into a fun travel itinerary in your head to make it stick! Quizlet Flashcards
- Andes & Co. - The spine of the continent is the Andes Mountains along the west, flanked by the lush Amazon Rainforest in the north, the otherworldly Atacama Desert in Chile, and the vast Pampas grasslands in Argentina. Visualize a vertical cake with different layers of terrain to help you remember each feature's location. South America Physical Geography
- Major Rivers - The Amazon River leads as the world's second-longest waterway, pouring more water than any other river, while the Paraná and Orinoco Rivers slice through grasslands and rainforests like liquid highways. Imagine hopping a riverboat to recall each river's unique path. EduRev Notes
- Key Lakes - Lake Titicaca claims the title of highest navigable lake over 3,800 m above sea level, and Lake Maracaibo teems with wildlife near Venezuela's coast. Picture sailing between ancient ruins on Titicaca and watching lightning storms over Maracaibo to solidify these landmarks. NTA Exam - South America
- Galápagos Islands - These gems off Ecuador's coast dazzled Darwin and showcase evolution in action with unique finches and giant tortoises. Think of each island as a living laboratory to anchor this biodiversity hotspot in your mind. South America Physical Geography
- Atacama Desert - The driest non-polar desert on Earth, this northern Chilean wonder sees almost no rain and offers surreal salt flats and geysers. Imagine being the only person to ever leave footprints here to lock in its extreme aridity. NTA Exam - South America
- Pampas Grasslands - These fertile plains in Argentina support vast cattle ranches and are the birthplace of tango culture. Envision open fields and gauchos galloping across them to remember their agricultural importance. South America Physical Geography
- Andes Mountains - As the longest range on the planet, the Andes stretch through seven countries, affecting climate and cultures along the western edge. Picture a giant green ribbon running the continent's length for a vivid mental image. EduRev Notes
- Angel Falls - This Venezuelan wonder is Earth's tallest uninterrupted waterfall, plummeting over 900 m in a single drop. Imagine the roar of water echoing off canyon walls to remember this lofty landmark. South America Physical Geography