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South America

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1.1 Main Idea Physical Geo South America contains diverse physical features
Andes Mountains string of mountain ranges that stretch along the western side of South America
vegetation plants
Amazon River Basin the largest river basin on Earth; drains from the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean
Llanos grasslands; wide open areas used for grazing and crops; contains both low and high elevations
Angel Falls highest waterfall in the world located in Venezuela
Pampas rich soil of the grassy plain of Argentina; best suited for ranching and large-scale farming
1.2 Main Idea Climate & Elevation Elevation and climate affect where people live and how they use the land
tierra templada warm with adequate rainfall; "temperate land"
tierra caliente hot with adequate to extreme rainfall; "hot land"
tierra fria cool with some rainfall " cold land"
tierra helada cold with little rainfall; cold climates; "frozen land"
subsistence farming growing only enough food to feed one's family
1.3 Main Idea Amazon River The Amazon River supports life in its vast rain forest.
tributary small river that drain into a larger river
Amazon River second longest river; largest river by volume; originates in the Andes Mountains
biodiversity variety of species living in an ecosystem
1.4 Main Idea Currents Wind currents and ocean currents influence climate across South America in powerful and unpredictable ways
currents continuous movement of air or water in the same direction
Peru Current Flows along the southern coast of Chile and brings cold waters to the Pacific coast in the west
Brazil Current brings warm waters from the Atlantic and benefits the plain of the Pampas
Atacama Desert one of the driest places in the world; located on the western side of the Andes in Northern Chile
rain shadow a dry region on one side of a mountain range
El Nino happens when the usual wind and ocean currents reverse; occurs at least once every 12 years
saturate soak
1.5 Main Idea Rain Forests The health of the Amazon rain forest can influence climate change across the globe.
transpiration plants and trees release water vapor into the air
greenhouse gas a gas that traps heat energy, warming the earth
global warming a term used to describe the rapid warming of Earth's surface
elevation & climate dtermine how people use the land
South America contains diverse physical features
Amazon River supports life in its vast rain forest
Health of the Amazon rain forest can influence climate change across the globe
climate change a gradual shift in Earth's climate due to natural causes
Andes Mountains and the Amazon River Basin these are known for their extreme climates
annual flooding of the Amazon Basin provides rich nutrients that supports biodiversity
Created by: JudyDavenport
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