Test and worksheet questions on Guyana immediate continental neighbours

These questions cover various levels of Bloom’s Taxonomy, from basic recall to more complex analysis, evaluation

1. Remember: What is the capital city of Brazil? a) Brasilia b) Caracas c) Paramaribo d) Rio de Janeiro
2. Remember: Which language is the official language of Venezuela? a) Portuguese b) Dutch c) Spanish d) English
3. Understand: Which country uses the Suriname dollar as its currency? a) Brazil b) Venezuela c) Suriname d) Guyana
4. Understand: What separates Brazil from Guyana? a) The Corentyne River b) The Ireng and Takatu Rivers c) The Amakura and Wenamu Rivers d) The Amazon River
5. Apply: If you were importing machinery to Guyana, which neighboring country would most likely be the source? a) Brazil b) Suriname c) Venezuela d) All of the above
6. Apply: Which of Guyana’s neighbors would you visit if you wanted to see coffee plantations? a) Brazil b) Suriname c) Venezuela d) None of the above
7. Analyze: Which of Guyana’s neighbors appears to have the most diverse economy based on its exports? a) Brazil b) Suriname c) Venezuela d) They all seem equally diverse
8. Analyze: What do the main exports of Suriname suggest about its natural resources? a) It has rich mineral deposits b) It has extensive forests c) It has fertile agricultural land d) All of the above
9. Evaluate: Which of Guyana’s neighbors seems to be most dependent on the energy sector? a) Brazil b) Suriname c) Venezuela d) None of them
10. Evaluate: Based on the information provided, which country might be most vulnerable to economic fluctuations in raw material prices? a) Brazil b) Suriname c) Venezuela d) They all seem equally vulnerable
11. Create: If you were to propose a regional trade agreement among these countries, which product category would likely benefit all parties involved? a) Agricultural products b) Machinery and electronics c) Mineral resources d) Petroleum products
12. Create: Imagine you’re designing a new currency for a hypothetical union of these countries. Which historical figure or theme might be appropriate to represent on the currency, considering the information provided? a) A coffee plant b) Simon Bolivar c) A river landscape d) Mining equipment

Here are the answers to the 12 multiple choice questions:

1. a) Brasilia
2. c) Spanish
3. c) Suriname
4. b) The Ireng and Takatu Rivers
5. d) All of the above (All three neighboring countries list machinery as main imports or exports)
6. a) Brazil (Coffee is listed as one of Brazil’s main exports)
7. b) Suriname (It has the most diverse list of exports, including minerals, agricultural products, and wood)
8. d) All of the above (Suriname’s exports include alumina and bauxite (minerals), hardwood, and agricultural products like rice and bananas)
9. c) Venezuela (Petroleum products are prominently listed among Venezuela’s main exports)
10. b) Suriname (Its exports are primarily raw materials and agricultural products, which are often subject to price fluctuations)
11. b) Machinery and electronics (All three countries import machinery or electronics, suggesting a common need)
12. c) A river landscape (Rivers are mentioned as borders between all these countries and Guyana, making it a common geographical feature)