- 1. Where is the Orinoco River located?
A) Asia
B) South America
C) North America
D) Europe
- 2. Which ocean does the Orinoco River flow into?
A) Pacific Ocean
B) Atlantic Ocean
C) Arctic Ocean
D) Indian Ocean
- 3. What type of ecosystem is primarily found along the Orinoco River?
A) Tundra
B) Grassland
C) Tropical rainforest
D) Desert
- 4. Which of the following animals can be found in the Orinoco River basin?
A) Kangaroo
B) Polar bear
C) Koala
D) Pink river dolphin
- 5. Which explorer is known for his expeditions along the Orinoco River?
A) James Cook
B) Christopher Columbus
C) Ferdinand Magellan
D) Alexander von Humboldt
- 6. What type of climate is typically found in the Orinoco River basin?
A) Mediterranean
B) Tropical
C) Temperate
D) Arctic
- 7. Which country contributes the largest flow of water to the Orinoco River?
A) Colombia
B) Guyana
C) Venezuela
D) Brazil
- 8. In what year did the first European reach the Orinoco River?
A) 1607
B) 1498
C) 1521
D) 1776
- 9. Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the Orinoco River?
A) Meta River
B) Caronà River
C) Apure River
D) Amazon River
- 10. Which ethnic group dominates the Orinoco River delta region?
A) Huli
B) Sápara
C) Evenki
D) Warao
- 11. Which of the following countries does the Orinoco River flow through?
A) Brazil
B) Mexico
C) Venezuela
D) Argentina
- 12. In which year did Alexander von Humboldt explore the Orinoco River?
A) 2000
B) 1800
C) 1900
D) 1700
- 13. Which famous traveler sailed down the Orinoco River in the 16th century?
A) Christopher Columbus
B) Sir Walter Raleigh
C) Ferdinand Magellan
D) Marco Polo
- 14. Which of the following mountain ranges is located near the Orinoco River?
A) Guiana Highlands
B) Rocky Mountains
C) Andes
D) Himalayas
- 15. Which national park in Venezuela protects part of the Orinoco River basin?
A) Great Barrier Reef Marine Park
B) Serengeti National Park
C) Yellowstone National Park
D) Canaima National Park
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