Americas Geography Quest
From the Amazon to the Rockies — explore the Western Hemisphere.
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Question 1
Which is the longest river in South America?
- Orinoco
- Magdalena
- Paraná
- Amazon
Question 2
What is the capital of the United States?
- Chicago
- Washington, D.C.
- New York
- Los Angeles
Question 3
Which country is the largest in South America by area?
- Peru
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Brazil
Question 4
What mountain range runs along the west coast of South America?
Photo by Sergey Pesterev on Unsplash - Sierra Nevada
- Rockies
- Andes
- Appalachians
Question 5
Which country shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti?
- Cuba
- Puerto Rico
- Jamaica
- Dominican Republic
Question 6
What is the capital of Cuba?
- Varadero
- Havana
- Santiago de Cuba
- Trinidad
Question 7
Which Great Lake is entirely within the United States?
Photo by Joseph Barrientos on Unsplash - Lake Ontario
- Lake Superior
- Lake Erie
- Lake Michigan
Question 8
What is the capital of Venezuela?
- Caracas
- Maracaibo
- Barquisimeto
- Valencia
Question 9
Which country is known as the Land of Maple Leaf?
- Ireland
- New Zealand
- United States
- Canada
Question 10
What is the driest desert in the world, located in Chile?
Photo by Denys Nevozhai on Unsplash - Atacama Desert
- Kalahari
- Mojave
- Sahara
Question 11
Which US state is the largest by area?
- California
- Montana
- Alaska
- Texas
Question 12
What is the capital of Ecuador?
- Cuenca
- Guayaquil
- Quito
- Ambato
Question 13
Which canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific through Panama?
Photo by Matt Hardy on Unsplash - Corinth Canal
- Erie Canal
- Panama Canal
- Suez Canal
Question 14
What is the capital of Uruguay?
- Montevideo
- Paysandú
- Salto
- Punta del Este
Question 15
Which country has the most time zones (including territories)?
- United Kingdom
- France
- United States
- Russia
Question 16
What is the administrative capital of Bolivia?
Photo by Sebastian Unrau on Unsplash - La Paz
- Santa Cruz
- Sucre
- Cochabamba
Question 17
Which river forms part of the US-Mexico border?
- Columbia
- Rio Grande
- Mississippi
- Colorado
Question 18
What is the capital of Paraguay?
- Encarnación
- Ciudad del Este
- Asunción
- Concepción
Question 19
Which country is the smallest in Central America by area?
Photo by Raphael Nogueira on Unsplash - El Salvador
- Panama
- Costa Rica
- Belize
Question 20
What is the capital of Costa Rica?
- San José
- Limón
- Alajuela
- Heredia
Question 21
Which waterfall system is on the border of Brazil and Argentina?
- Niagara Falls
- Iguazu Falls
- Victoria Falls
- Angel Falls
Question 22
What is the capital of Guatemala?
Photo by Luca Bravo on Unsplash - Antigua
- Guatemala City
- Quetzaltenango
- Flores
Question 23
Which Canadian province is the largest by area?
- Alberta
- Ontario
- Quebec
- British Columbia
Question 24
What is the capital of Honduras?
- San Pedro Sula
- La Ceiba
- Tegucigalpa
- Comayagua
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