Question

This map shows precipitation levels in South America.



What can you learn about precipitation levels in South America from this map?

Brazil is experiencing a drought.
It rains more in higher altitudes.
Peru received the highest level of rain.
Venezuela got less than 25 cm of rain.

Answer 1

None of those statements is supported by the map.

Why:
- Brazil is not shown in drought — the Amazon and much of northern Brazil are among the wettest areas on the map, not dry.
- The map shows heavier rainfall in the lowland Amazon basin and along some coasts, not necessarily at high altitudes; the Andes (high elevations) are often drier.
- Peru does not receive the highest rainfall — much of Peru (especially the coast and western slopes of the Andes) is relatively dry compared with the Amazon.
- Large parts of Venezuela receive well over 25 cm; the map shows substantial precipitation in northern South America.

What you can learn from the map: the highest precipitation is concentrated in the Amazon basin and some northern coastal areas, while the Andes and western coastal zones (Peru, parts of Chile) are comparatively dry.