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