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What is the largest country in South America?

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Brazil

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Which river is the longest in South America?

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The Amazon River

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True or False: The Andes Mountains are the longest mountain range in the world.

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True

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What is the capital city of Argentina?

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Buenos Aires

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Fill in the blank: The official language of Brazil is ______.

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Portuguese

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Which two countries are landlocked in South America?

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Paraguay and Bolivia

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What is the main economic activity in the Amazon rainforest?

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Logging and agriculture

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What is the predominant climate type in the Amazon basin?

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Tropical rainforest climate

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Who was the famous revolutionary leader from Venezuela?

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Simón Bolívar

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Which South American country is known for its wine production?

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Chile

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What mountain range runs along the western edge of South America?

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The Andes Mountains

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True or False: The capital of Peru is Lima.

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True

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What is the primary export of Colombia?

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Coffee

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Fill in the blank: The ______ is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, located in South America.

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Amazon rainforest

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Which South American country is known for the Galápagos Islands?

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Ecuador

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What is the currency used in Argentina?

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Argentine peso

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Which indigenous civilization was known for the Inca Empire?

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The Incas

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What is the main language spoken in Bolivia?

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Spanish, Quechua, and Aymara

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True or False: Patagonia is a region located in both Argentina and Chile.

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True

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What is the capital of Chile?

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Santiago

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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous waterfall located on the border of Argentina and Brazil.

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Iguazu Falls

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Which country is known for its fjords and is located in South America?

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Chile

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What is the primary language spoken in Suriname?

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Dutch

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Which South American country has the largest population?

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Brazil

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What is the predominant religion in South America?
Christianity
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True or False: The Atacama Desert is located in Brazil.
False
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What is the main factor contributing to deforestation in the Amazon?
Agricultural expansion
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Which country has a famous carnival celebration in Rio de Janeiro?
Brazil
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is the second longest river in South America, after the Amazon.
Paraná River
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What are the two major mountain ranges in South America?
The Andes and the Sierra Madre
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True or False: The Pampas region is known for its grasslands and agriculture.
True
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What is the capital of Uruguay?
Montevideo
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Which South American country is known for its large salt flats, called Salar de Uyuni?
Bolivia
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What is the primary industry in Venezuela?
Oil production
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous archaeological site of the Inca civilization located in Peru.
Machu Picchu
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Which country is home to the ancient city of Tiwanaku?
Bolivia
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What is the main export of Brazil?
Soybeans
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True or False: Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world.
True
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Which country is famous for its tango dance?
Argentina
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What is the capital city of Paraguay?
Asunción
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Which South American river flows through the Amazon rainforest?
The Amazon River
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a major mountain range that separates Chile from Argentina.
Andes Mountains
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Which country is known for the Inca Trail?
Peru
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What is the primary language spoken in Argentina?
Spanish
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True or False: The country of Guyana is located on the eastern coast of South America.
True
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What is the significance of the Amazon rainforest?
It is the largest tropical rainforest and vital for biodiversity.
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Which South American country is known for its biodiversity and has the highest number of species?
Brazil
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What is the capital city of Bolivia?
Sucre (constitutional), La Paz (seat of government)
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a major river that flows through Brazil and is known for its vast delta.
Amazon River
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True or False: The Chaco region is a dry area located in Paraguay.
True
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Which country is known for its ancient Nazca Lines?
Peru
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What is the main agricultural product of Peru?
Potatoes
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a region in Brazil known for its unique ecosystem and biodiversity.
Pantanal
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Which country has the highest peaks in South America?
Argentina
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What is the primary economic activity in the Andes region?
Mining
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True or False: Brazil shares a border with every South American country except Chile and Ecuador.
True
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What is the primary industry in Chile?
Copper mining
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous dance originating from Argentina.
Tango
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What is the capital city of Colombia?
Bogotá
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Which country is known for its biodiversity and has the Amazon River running through it?
Brazil
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True or False: The Falkland Islands are a territory of Argentina.
True
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What is the main religion practiced in South America?
Christianity
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a large desert located in northern Chile.
Atacama Desert
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Which South American country is famous for its emeralds?
Colombia
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What is the capital city of Venezuela?
Caracas
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is an indigenous group known for their rich culture and history in Peru.
Inca
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True or False: The Amazon River is home to a diverse range of wildlife.
True
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What is the primary language spoken in Paraguay?
Spanish and Guarani
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Which country is known for its vibrant culture and festivals, especially in Rio de Janeiro?
Brazil
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a popular dish in Peru made from raw fish.
Ceviche
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What is the significance of Machu Picchu?
It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an ancient Inca city.
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Which country is famous for its tango music?
Argentina
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What is the largest lake in South America?
Lake Titicaca
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True or False: The Andes Mountains run through seven countries.
True
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What is the main export of Chile?
Copper
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a region in Brazil known for its wetlands.
Pantanal
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Which country is known for its cultural heritage and ancient ruins?
Peru
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What is the capital of Guyana?
Georgetown
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True or False: The Amazon rainforest is often referred to as the 'lungs of the Earth.'
True
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What is the primary agricultural product of Brazil?
Soybeans
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a famous South American festival celebrated in Brazil.
Carnival
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Which country is known for its rich biodiversity and unique wildlife?
Brazil

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