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Quiz about National Parks and Sites of South America

National Parks and Sites of South America Quiz

This a brief exploration of some of the many national parks and famous sites located in South America.

A photo quiz by christopherm. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
christopherm

Time
3 mins

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Photo Quiz

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359,700

Updated
Dec 03 21

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10

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Question 1 of 10

1. One of the most spectacular sites to be seen in this country is located in Iguazu National Park. In which country is this park located? Hint

Argentina

Guyana

Peru

Ecuador

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Question 2 of 10

2. An exhilarating magnificent mountain peak may be seen in which national park found in Bolivia? This park contains the tallest peak in Bolivia. Hint

Cocoparra National Park

Pajama Federal Park

Sajama National Park

Llama Palooza Park

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Question 3 of 10

3. The brilliant Iguazu Falls may also be seen from the largest country in South America. Which country is it? Hint

Brazil

Chile

Venezuela

Peru

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Question 4 of 10

4. Laguna San Rafael is an expansive national park located in which sliver of a country located on the Pacific side of South America?

Answer: (One Word, 5 letters)

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Question 5 of 10

5. Canaima National Park has been designated a World Heritage Site. It is located in Bolivar State of which country? Hint

Uruguay

Venezuela

Paraguay

Bolivia

6. A delightful location for any avid ornithologist is the eastern coast of Uruguay. One of these locations is called, "Rocha _______." Which geological feature best fits the name of the location? Hint

desert

glacier

lagoon

fjord

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Question 7 of 10

7. Established in 1959, Galapagos National Park belongs to which country? Hint

Peru

Bolivia

Guyana

Ecuador

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Question 8 of 10

8. Chingaza Natural National Park is regarded as being a good day trip from this country's capital city. In which country with a Caribbean and Pacific coastline may we find this park? Hint

Peru

Panama

Mexico

Colombia

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Question 9 of 10

9. Ja� National Park is one of the most expansive protected forest areas in South America. It lies in the Amazonas State of which country? Hint

Chile

Peru

Brazil

Uruguay

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Question 10 of 10

10. One of the most splendid sites to visit in Peru is a designated Historical Sanctuary. It has been voted to be one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. What is the name of this magical place? Hint

Pampa Hermosa

Udima Cloud Forest

Pororo Village

Machu Picchu

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. One of the most spectacular sites to be seen in this country is located in Iguazu National Park. In which country is this park located?

Answer: Argentina

Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Iguazu National Park is located in Misiones Province, Argentina. An extraordinarily rich array of plants, animals and insects may be found in this park. Perhaps most spectacular of all are the Iguazu Falls which have been declared one of the "New Seven Wonders of Nature."

Please note that there are several different spellings for the falls. Iguazu Falls generally refers to the park situated in Argentina. Iguacu or Iguassu is the spelling for the falls as seen from across the border from Argentina. The Spanish name for the falls is, "Cataratas del Iguaz�."

2. An exhilarating magnificent mountain peak may be seen in which national park found in Bolivia? This park contains the tallest peak in Bolivia.

Answer: Sajama National Park

The Nevado Sajama peak provides a splendid view of an extinct volcano. It is located in the Oruro Department, Bolivia. It was established as a national park in 1939.

3. The brilliant Iguazu Falls may also be seen from the largest country in South America. Which country is it?

Answer: Brazil

Iguacu (or Iguassu) National Park is located on the Brazilian side of the Iguazu River. The falls are situated on the border between Parana State, Brazil, and the second largest country in South America. The Portuguese name for the falls is, "Cataratas do Igua�u."

4. Laguna San Rafael is an expansive national park located in which sliver of a country located on the Pacific side of South America?

Answer: Chile

Laguna San Rafael National Park is over 6,700 square miles in size and was established in 1959. It is situated in the Austral Zone of Chile. A splendid fjord over ten miles in length is one of the main features of the park.

5. Canaima National Park has been designated a World Heritage Site. It is located in Bolivar State of which country?

Answer: Venezuela

Canaima National Park is an enormous park in Venezuela. While there exist numerous other popular attractions in the park, Angel Falls is certainly one of the most frequently visited and photographed.

Answer: lagoon

Rocha Lagoon is situated near a small resort area which is probably more well known for its beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. However, a short distance from La Paloma, Rocha, lies a lagoon replete with hundreds of observed and recorded bird species.

7. Established in 1959, Galapagos National Park belongs to which country?

Answer: Ecuador

Not only is Galapagos National Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is also Ecuador's first national park. It is widely noted for its remarkable diversity of flora and fauna.

8. Chingaza Natural National Park is regarded as being a good day trip from this country's capital city. In which country with a Caribbean and Pacific coastline may we find this park?

Answer: Colombia

Fortunate visitors to the Chingaza Natural National Park may be able to spot an Andean condor, spectacled bear, puma, jaguar or any of a wide variety of other remarkable species. The park is remarkably diverse with respect to its fauna, flora and geographical features.

9. Ja� National Park is one of the most expansive protected forest areas in South America. It lies in the Amazonas State of which country?

Answer: Brazil

The accompanying image shows the Rio Negro (Amazon) which flows through the eastern portion of Ja� National Park. In the interests of conservation and forest protection, access to the park is restricted.

Answer: Machu Picchu

The somewhat thin ring of clouds in the accompanying photo lends a semblance of magic to this popular tourist destination in Peru. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983.

Source: Author christopherm

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