North And South American Physical Geography

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1. The Gulf of Alaska is located at letter...

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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.

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North And South American Physical Geography - Quiz

This quiz will test one's knowledge of water and physical features in North and South America.

2. Locate the Galapagos Islands.

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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.

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3. Locate the Falkland Islands.

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The correct answer is H because the Falkland Islands are located in the South Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Argentina.

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4. Locate the Caribbean Sea.

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5. Locate the Amazon River Basin.

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6. The Baja Peninsula is found at letter...

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The Baja Peninsula is found at letter L.

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7. Za is the...

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Za is located in the Appalachian Mountains.

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8. U is....

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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".

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9. Where is the Drake Passage located?

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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.

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10. Letter V is...

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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.

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11. Locate the Hudson Bay.

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12. Letter O is the...

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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.

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13. Locate the Island of Hispaniola.

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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.

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14. The Aleutian Islands are located at letter ... 

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The Aleutian Islands are located at letter R.

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15. Locate the Yucatan Peninsula.

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16. Patagonia is located at letter...

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Patagonia is located at letter G.

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17. The Bay of Campeche is located at letter...

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The Bay of Campeche is located at letter M.

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18. Where is Baffin Island located?

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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.

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19. Locate Mt. McKinley.

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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.

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20. The Gulf of St. Lawrence is located at letter...

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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.

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21. I is the...

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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.

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22. Planalto Do Mato Grosso is located at letter...

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Planalto Do Mato Grosso is located at letter A.

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23. Brooks range is located at letter ...

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The correct answer is S. The Brooks Range is located at letter S.

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24. Locate the Baffin Bay.

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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.

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25. Where is the Atacama desert?

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The correct answer is F. The Atacama desert is located in Chile, which is represented by the letter F in the given options.

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26. J is ...

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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.

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27. The Gran Chaco is located at letter...

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The Gran Chaco is located at letter C.

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28. Locate the Pampa region.

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The correct answer is E.

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The Gulf of Alaska is located at letter...
Locate the Galapagos Islands.
Locate the Falkland Islands.
Locate the Caribbean Sea.
Locate the Amazon River Basin.
The Baja Peninsula is found at letter...
Za is the...
U is....
Where is the Drake Passage located?
Letter V is...
Locate the Hudson Bay.
Letter O is the...
Locate the Island of Hispaniola.
The Aleutian Islands are located at letter ... 
Locate the Yucatan Peninsula.
Patagonia is located at letter...
The Bay of Campeche is located at letter...
Where is Baffin Island located?
Locate Mt. McKinley.
The Gulf of St. Lawrence is located at letter...
I is the...
Planalto Do Mato Grosso is located at letter...
Brooks range is located at letter ...
Locate the Baffin Bay.
Where is the Atacama desert?
J is ...
The Gran Chaco is located at letter...
Locate the Pampa region.
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