North And South American Physical Geography
This quiz will test one's knowledge of water and physical features in North and South America.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Where is the Drake Passage located?
- A.
H
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
Correct Answer
B. BExplanation
The Drake Passage is located in the southern part of the Atlantic Ocean, between South America's Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. It is known for its turbulent waters and strong winds, making it a challenging and dangerous route for ships to navigate.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Locate the Falkland Islands.
- A.
H
- B.
D
- C.
B
- D.
F
Correct Answer
A. HExplanation
The correct answer is H because the Falkland Islands are located in the South Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Argentina.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Locate the Amazon River Basin.
- A.
F
- B.
C
- C.
K
- D.
G
- E.
A
Correct Answer
C. K -
- 4.
Za is the...
- A.
Pampa region
- B.
Brooks Range
- C.
Appalachian Mountains
- D.
Baja Peninsula
Correct Answer
C. Appalachian MountainsExplanation
Za is located in the Appalachian Mountains.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Locate the Hudson Bay.
- A.
T
- B.
I
- C.
O
- D.
W
- E.
P
Correct Answer
D. W -
- 6.
Locate the Galapagos Islands.
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R
- B.
D
- C.
J
- D.
Z
- E.
H
Correct Answer
B. DExplanation
The correct answer is D because the Galapagos Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of Ecuador. They are a volcanic archipelago known for their unique wildlife and were made famous by Charles Darwin's studies on evolution.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Locate the Caribbean Sea.
- A.
Q
- B.
P
- C.
I
- D.
T
- E.
B
Correct Answer
A. Q -
- 8.
Locate the Island of Hispaniola.
- A.
J
- B.
Y
- C.
U
- D.
Z
Correct Answer
B. YExplanation
The correct answer is "Y" because the Island of Hispaniola is located in the Caribbean Sea, specifically in the Greater Antilles. It is divided between two countries, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Locate the Pampa region.
- A.
K
- B.
A
- C.
C
- D.
E
- E.
G
Correct Answer
D. EExplanation
The correct answer is E.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Locate the Baffin Bay.
- A.
W
- B.
T
- C.
O
- D.
P
- E.
I
Correct Answer
B. TExplanation
The correct answer is "T" because Baffin Bay is located between the northeastern coast of Canada's Baffin Island and the southwestern coast of Greenland.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Locate the Yucatan Peninsula.
- A.
L
- B.
R
- C.
M
- D.
Zb
- E.
N
Correct Answer
D. Zb -
- 12.
I is the...
- A.
Gulf of Alaska
- B.
Labrador Sea
- C.
Caribbean Sea
- D.
Beaufort Sea
Correct Answer
D. Beaufort SeaExplanation
The Beaufort Sea is the correct answer because it is one of the options provided and it is a body of water located in the Arctic Ocean, off the northern coast of Alaska and Canada's Yukon and Northwest Territories. It is named after British hydrographer Sir Francis Beaufort and is known for its harsh climate and ice-covered waters.Rate this question:
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- 13.
J is ...
- A.
Hispaniola
- B.
Ellesmere Island
- C.
Baffin Island
- D.
Greenland
- E.
Iceland
Correct Answer
B. Ellesmere IslandExplanation
Ellesmere Island is the correct answer because it is the only option that is part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Hispaniola is an island in the Caribbean, Greenland is the world's largest island, and Iceland is located in the North Atlantic Ocean. Baffin Island is also part of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago, but it is not listed as an option. Therefore, Ellesmere Island is the most suitable answer.Rate this question:
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- 14.
The Gulf of St. Lawrence is located at letter...
- A.
O
- B.
N
- C.
M
- D.
L
- E.
P
Correct Answer
B. NExplanation
The Gulf of St. Lawrence is located at letter N. This is because the Gulf of St. Lawrence is situated between the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Quebec in Canada. The letter N corresponds to the location of Newfoundland and Labrador, which is one of the provinces that border the Gulf of St. Lawrence.Rate this question:
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- 15.
U is....
- A.
Cuba
- B.
Jamaica
- C.
The Bahamas
- D.
Hispaniola
- E.
Mexico
Correct Answer
A. CubaExplanation
Cuba is the correct answer because it is the only option listed that starts with the letter "C". The other options, Jamaica, The Bahamas, Hispaniola, and Mexico, do not start with the letter "C".Rate this question:
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- 16.
Brooks range is located at letter ...
- A.
X
- B.
S
- C.
Za
- D.
V
- E.
K
Correct Answer
B. SExplanation
The correct answer is S. The Brooks Range is located at letter S.Rate this question:
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- 17.
The Baja Peninsula is found at letter...
- A.
N
- B.
Zb
- C.
J
- D.
L
Correct Answer
D. LExplanation
The Baja Peninsula is found at letter L.Rate this question:
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- 18.
The Gran Chaco is located at letter...
- A.
A
- B.
F
- C.
C
- D.
K
- E.
E
Correct Answer
C. CExplanation
The Gran Chaco is located at letter C.Rate this question:
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- 19.
Where is the Atacama desert?
- A.
E
- B.
G
- C.
F
- D.
A
Correct Answer
C. FExplanation
The correct answer is F. The Atacama desert is located in Chile, which is represented by the letter F in the given options.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Where is Baffin Island located?
- A.
Z
- B.
N
- C.
J
- D.
U
- E.
Y
Correct Answer
A. ZExplanation
Baffin Island is located in Canada's Nunavut territory. It is the largest island in Canada and the fifth-largest island in the world. It is situated in the northeastern part of the country, in the Arctic Ocean. The island is known for its stunning landscapes, including fjords, mountains, and glaciers. It is also home to diverse wildlife, including polar bears, Arctic foxes, and various bird species.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Locate Mt. McKinley.
- A.
V
- B.
X
- C.
Za
- D.
J
- E.
K
Correct Answer
B. XExplanation
The correct answer is X because it is the only option that is located in the same line as the given statement "Locate Mt. McKinley." The other options (V, Za, J, K) are not relevant to the question and do not provide any information about the location of Mt. McKinley.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Letter V is...
- A.
Appalachian Mountains
- B.
Mt Rainier
- C.
Mt. McKinley
- D.
Mt. Everest
Correct Answer
B. Mt RainierExplanation
The given options represent different mountains. Among these options, Mt Rainier is the correct answer because it is the only one that starts with the letter V. The other options do not start with the letter V, so they are not the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Letter O is the...
- A.
Gulf of Alaska
- B.
Labrador Sea
- C.
Hudson Bay
- D.
Drake Passage
Correct Answer
B. Labrador SeaExplanation
The correct answer is Labrador Sea because it is the only option that fits the given question, "Letter O is the...". The other options are names of geographical locations and do not make sense in the context of the question. The Labrador Sea is a body of water located off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada, making it the most logical answer.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Planalto Do Mato Grosso is located at letter...
- A.
F
- B.
C
- C.
A
- D.
E
- E.
H
Correct Answer
C. AExplanation
Planalto Do Mato Grosso is located at letter A.Rate this question:
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- 25.
The Gulf of Alaska is located at letter...
- A.
W
- B.
I
- C.
O
- D.
P
- E.
T
Correct Answer
D. PExplanation
The Gulf of Alaska is located at the letter P. This is because the Gulf of Alaska is a large body of water that extends from the southeastern coast of Alaska to the northeastern coast of the Pacific Ocean. The letter P is the only option that represents a location in the northeastern part of the map, which aligns with the location of the Gulf of Alaska.Rate this question:
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- 26.
Patagonia is located at letter...
- A.
G
- B.
K
- C.
F
- D.
C
- E.
E
Correct Answer
A. GExplanation
Patagonia is located at letter G.Rate this question:
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- 27.
The Bay of Campeche is located at letter...
- A.
Q
- B.
U
- C.
L
- D.
P
- E.
M
Correct Answer
E. MExplanation
The Bay of Campeche is located at letter M.Rate this question:
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- 28.
The Aleutian Islands are located at letter ...
- A.
Z
- B.
J
- C.
Y
- D.
R
- E.
Q
Correct Answer
D. RExplanation
The Aleutian Islands are located at letter R.Rate this question:
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