Exploring South America
A Grade 5 social studies worksheet focusing on the countries and geography of South America.
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Exploring South America
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your knowledge about the countries of South America.
1. Which of these countries is the largest in South America by land area?
Argentina
Brazil
Colombia
Peru
2. The Andes Mountains run along the western side of South America. Which country is known for having a long, narrow shape due to these mountains?
Venezuela
Bolivia
Chile
Paraguay
3. The Amazon Rainforest is primarily located in the country of .
4. The capital city of Argentina is .
5. South America is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Ocean to the west.
6. Name three countries in South America that are landlocked (do not have a coastline).
7. What is the name of the desert located in northern Chile, known as one of the driest places on Earth?
8. All countries in South America speak Spanish as their official language.
True
False
9. The Equator passes through several South American countries.
True
False
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