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