Geography of North and South America

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Which of the following statements about North America is accurate?

Lake Superior is the only freshwater lake in North America.

Death Valley is the highest point in North America.

Denali is the highest point in North America. (correct)

The highest point is located in the Rocky Mountains.

What distinguishes Niagara Falls within North America?

It is the longest river in North America.

It is found in the Rocky Mountains.

It is the largest waterfall in the world. (correct)

It is the largest freshwater lake.

Which language is considered the official language of South America despite the widespread use of Spanish?

English

Portuguese (correct)

French

Spanish

Which North American body of water ranks as the fourth longest river?

Mississippi River Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Machu Picchu in relation to the Inca civilization?

It served as a retreat for Inca emperors. Signup and view all the answers

How many of the world's major biomes are represented in North America?

All of them Signup and view all the answers

Which geographical feature connects South America to North America?

Panama Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true regarding the largest country and population in North America?

The largest country in North America is Canada. Signup and view all the answers

How long did the Inca civilization last in Machu Picchu?

About 200 years Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the largest waterfall in South America?

Angel Falls Signup and view all the answers

Which country is located on the northwest coast of South America?

Ecuador Signup and view all the answers

Which country is not a part of the Southern Cone region of South America?

Brazil Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary distinguishing feature of the map presented?

Different countries are colored differently without a key. Signup and view all the answers

Which country is situated to the immediate south of Colombia?

Peru Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following countries is the smallest by land area?

Suriname Signup and view all the answers

Which countries are specifically mentioned as part of Central America in the map description?

Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Belize Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the date mentioned on the map?

It marks the completion date of the map. Signup and view all the answers

Which body of water is NOT mentioned as being labeled on the map?

Gulf of Mexico Signup and view all the answers

What additional detail can be found on the map along with the countries?

An inset map Signup and view all the answers

How many countries are noted as being represented on the map?

23 Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

North America

Third largest continent in the world.
Canada is the largest country in North America by land area.
The United States has the largest population in North America.
Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world.
Niagara Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in the world.
Denali, located in Alaska, is the highest point in North America.
Death Valley, in California, is the lowest point in North America.
The Mississippi River is the fourth longest river in the world.
North America contains all of the major biomes including: tundra, grasslands, tropical rainforest, and desert.

South America

Fourth largest continent in the world.
Spanish is a common language spoken throughout South America.
Connects with North America via Panama.
The Andes Mountains are the highest mountain range in South America.
The Amazon Rainforest is the largest rainforest in South America.
Angel Falls is the largest waterfall in South America.
Brazil is the largest country in South America.
Portuguese is the official language of Brazil.
The Inca civilization existed in the Andes Mountains.
The Inca civilization lasted approximately 200 years in Machu Picchu.

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