1. Para 4 to grado – Parte 2 por Señora Portabella Blanton

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3. 1, 1 the Amazon Rainforest What is the world’s largest rainforest?

4. 4,1 Iguazú 80% of Iguazú is in Argentina, 20% is in Brazil What is the widest waterfall in the world?

5. 3,1 Aconcagua It is part of the Andes Mountain range. What is the tallest mountain in the Western Hemisphere?

6. 2,1 Argentina It is in the city of Buenos Aires, and it is called “el 9 de julio”. In what country is the world’s widest boulevard?

7. 5,1 Bolivia Bolivia is home to both El Alto Airport and the Road of Death. Which country in South America has the highest airport and the most dangerous road?

8. 7,1 Chile The desert is called Atacama. Atacama Desert is also home to the world’s tallest geyser fields, El Tatío. In which country is the world’s driest desert?

9. 6,1 Lake Titicaca It is one of the highest lakes in the world, and it is located between Perú and Bolivia. What is the name of the highest lake in South America?

10. 8,1 Venezuela It is called the Mérida Cable Car. In which country is the longest and tallest tramway in the world?

11. 9,1 the Andes The mountain range runs north-south through seven countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. The longest mountain range in the world is…

12. 10,1 Salto Ángel Salto Ángel, or Angel Falls, is located in Venezuela. What is the name of the world’s highest waterfall?

13. 5 The World Cup in soccer (fútbol) Which sporting event did Uruguay win in 1930, by beating Argentina 4-2?

14. 1 Portuguese What language is spoken in Brazil?

15. 3 Bolivia and Paraguay Which two countries in South America are landlocked?

16. 6 Colombia From which country does the United States receive most of its flowers?

17. 8 The tango La milonga is the name of an informal party where people gather to dance the tango. What is the national dance of Argentina?

18. 9 Chile The telescope is in the Atacama Desert. The Tololo telescope is located in what country?

19. 2 Ítaipu Dam It is in between Brazil and Paraguay. What is the name of the largest hydroelectric dam, located in Paraguay?

20. 4 “Not to eat meat” Carnaval is a celebration before Easter. Brasil’s carnaval is the largest in the world. What does the word carnaval mean?

21. 10 Uyuni There is a hotel built entirely of salt. What is the name of the large salt flat in Bolivia?

22. 7 Silver The word Argentina comes from the word argentum, meaning silver. What metal is associated with Argentina?

23. 1,2 Los gauchos The pants worn by gauchos are called “las bombachas de gaucho.” Be careful not to ask for just “bombachas” or you’ll get a pair of underpants instead! What are the cowboys of Argentina called?

24. 2,2 Christopher Columbus In Spanish, his name is Cristóbal Colón. The country of Colombia is named for what famous explorer?

25. 8,2 Jimmy Angel Jimmy Angel was an American pilot. He flew over the falls in 1933. What is the name of the man who is famous for being the first pilot to fly over Salto Ángel?

26. 7,2 Fernando Botero He is from Colombia. What is the name of the artist who is famous for his paintings of obese people and animals?

27. 3,2 Simón Bolívar He led Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela, and Panama to independence from Spain. Bolivia is named for which famous military leader?

28. 5,2 Francisco Pizarro He defeated the Incas in Peru and executed the last Incan emperor, Atahualpa. He is also famous for founding the city of Lima. Who was the famous Spanish conquistador who conquered the Incan Empire?

29. 6,2 Los Uros The Uros live on islands made of straw. They originally lived there to avoid the wrath of the Incas. What is the name of the group of indigenous people living on Lake Titicaca on floating islands?

30. 10,2 Ascunción and Santiago Asunción (Paraguay) is a girl’s name, meaning ascention. Susi is a nickname of Asunción. Santiago (Chile) is a boy’s name. It is translated as Saint Iago, or Saint James. Which two capital cities in South America are also names of people?

31. 4,2 Pearls Margarita Island has some of the most beautiful pearls in the world. The island belongs to Venezuela. La Isla Margarita is famous for what?

32. 9,2 Simón Bolívar Who is known as “El libertador” and is considered a nation hero in many South American countries?

33. 7,3 Guinea pig It is considered a delicious dish in countries such as Ecuador and Peru. What is cuy?

34. 2,3 Mate Argentinians drink it from a special cup, and a straw called a bombilla. If someone offers you a sip of their mate, it is rude to say no. What is the bitter tea called in Argentina?

35. 1,3 Churrasco In Argentina, they eat a lot of beef! The cattle is raised in the pampas (flat and grassy areas). What is barbeque called in Argentina?

36. 8,3 Dulce de leche Dulce de leche means sweet milk in English. What is the famous ice cream from Argentina called?

37. 3,3 Cow stomach and entrails It also has peas, avocados, carrots, and potatoes. Mondongo is a dish from Columbia that is made from…

38. 5,3 the potato It was first grown between the years 8000 and 5000 BC. The Inca harvest many different types of potatoes. What starchy “vegetable” was originally grown in the Andes, and is now a diet staple all over the world?

39. 6,3 Big-bottom ants The ants are highly sought after, and are more expensive than coffee. To prepare them, the wings and pincers are removed, then the body is soaked in saltwater and fried. Hormigas culonas are what type of food in Colombia?

40. 10,3 Ecuador The grubs are larvae that live in dead palm trees. The stomachs are removed, then they are soaked in wild orange and grilled. Coconut grubs are eaten in which country?

41. 10,3 Bolivia In Bolivia, the llama is the national animal. It is used for many things, including transportation, clothing, and food. Llama brains and tongue are eaten in which country?

42. 9,3 Moripan The texture is both mushy and chewy. What is the name of the dish in Argentina made from blood sausage wrapped in cow intestine?

43. 6,4 Equator The equator runs through the country of Ecuador. What does Ecuador mean?

44. 2,4 Brazil (Brasil) What is the largest country in South America?

45. 5,4 Uruguay What is the smallest Spanish- speaking country in South America?

46. 4,4 Argentina What is the largest Spanish- speaking country in South America?

47. 7,4 Chile and Argentina What does Tierra del Fuego mean? Extra 10 puntos The Tierra del Fuego belongs to which two countries?

48. 3,4 Machu Picchu Sitting high atop a mountain in Peru, it is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. What is the name of the lost ruins of the ancient Inca?

49. 8,4 Chile Easter Island, or Isla de Pascua, was discovered by explorers on Easter Day 1722. It is famous for its mysterious and massive stone monuments. To which country does Easter Island belong?

50. 9,4 Ecuador The Galapagos Islands are home to many unique species of plants and animals. The Galapagos Islands belong to which country?

51. 1,4 Patagonia The region has plateaus, steppes, mountains, deserts, and ice fields. What is the name of the plateau region in Chile and Argentina? (It also has an outdoor gear company named after it.)

52. 10,4 Peru Experts are still unsure of the meaning and purpose behind the massive symbols which were drawn in the ground. In what country would you find the Nazca lines, created by the ancient Incas?