Free South American Geography Flashcards

One continent, thirteen countries, and some of the most dramatic geography on Earth — the longest mountain range, the biggest rainforest, the highest capital. These cards map the essentials.

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QWhat is the capital of Brazil?

ABrasília (not Rio de Janeiro)

QWhat is the longest mountain range in the world?

AThe Andes

QWhich river carries more water than any other on Earth?

AThe Amazon

QWhat is the capital of Argentina?

ABuenos Aires

QWhich two South American countries have no coastline?

ABolivia and Paraguay

QWhat is the highest capital city in the world?

ALa Paz, Bolivia (seat of government, ~3,600 m)

QWhat is the capital of Peru?

ALima

QWhich desert in Chile is the driest place on Earth?

AThe Atacama Desert

QWhat language is spoken in Brazil?

APortuguese

QWhich famous Inca citadel sits high in the Peruvian Andes?

AMachu Picchu

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