- 1. Where is the Orinoco River located?
A) South America
B) Europe
C) Asia
D) North America
- 2. Which ocean does the Orinoco River flow into?
A) Pacific Ocean
B) Arctic Ocean
C) Indian Ocean
D) Atlantic Ocean
- 3. What type of ecosystem is primarily found along the Orinoco River?
A) Grassland
B) Tropical rainforest
C) Tundra
D) Desert
- 4. Which of the following animals can be found in the Orinoco River basin?
A) Koala
B) Pink river dolphin
C) Polar bear
D) Kangaroo
- 5. Which explorer is known for his expeditions along the Orinoco River?
A) Christopher Columbus
B) Ferdinand Magellan
C) James Cook
D) Alexander von Humboldt
- 6. What type of climate is typically found in the Orinoco River basin?
A) Temperate
B) Tropical
C) Arctic
D) Mediterranean
- 7. Which country contributes the largest flow of water to the Orinoco River?
A) Guyana
B) Venezuela
C) Brazil
D) Colombia
- 8. In what year did the first European reach the Orinoco River?
A) 1498
B) 1776
C) 1607
D) 1521
- 9. Which of the following is NOT a tributary of the Orinoco River?
A) Caronà River
B) Amazon River
C) Meta River
D) Apure River
- 10. Which ethnic group dominates the Orinoco River delta region?
A) Sápara
B) Huli
C) Warao
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) 1700
B) 1900
C) 2000
D) 1800
- 13. Which famous traveler sailed down the Orinoco River in the 16th century?
A) Sir Walter Raleigh
B) Christopher Columbus
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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