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1. 1.

   Mark the wrong statements and correct them.

   1. Geologically the Andes Mountains are similar to the Himalayas.
   2. The Amazon and Plata rivers have formed large Deltas
   3. The Brazilian Current is a cold ocean current
   4. Pumas and Jaguars belong to canine family
   5. Lake Titicaca is located in Argentina
   6. The bark of  the yerba mate tree is used to make quinine, the drug that cures malaria
   7. Rio de Janeiro is the largest city of South America.
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. Before the advent of the Europeans, South America had already seen the rich civilization of the _______________.
   2. _________________________ is the southernmost part of South America.
   3. The ______________________ Desert is the world's driest desert.
   4. Citrus fruits grow well in the _______________________ region.
   5. The _________________________ is the largest  bird of prey.
   6. The _________________ tree has the lightest wood.
   7. Africans were brought to South America to work on _________________.
3. 3.

   Complete the table.

   Climatic Zone	Area	Climatic Features	Vegetation
   			thorny bushes
   Tropical
   		dry summers, wet winters
   			rainforests
   	Northern Argentina, Paraguay
   Cool temperate
   	southern coast of chile
   		temperature decreases with increase in altitude

    

4. 4.

   Name the water bodies that surround South America.

5. 5.

   What is the Pacific Ring of Fire?
6. 6.

   Name the three river basins that make up the Central Lowlands.