Survey
* Your assessment is very important for improving the workof artificial intelligence, which forms the content of this project
Download Notes 9-1 (p. 169-172) Physical Features of
Transcript
Name________________________________________Date_______________________Hour______ Notes 9-1 (p. 169-172) Physical Features of Latin America Setting the Scene What regions make up Latin America? 1. 2. 3. Look at the photo on page 169. How does the Amazon River affect the lives of the people in the picture? Use the Map on page 170 to tell what bodies of water lay off the coast of each of the following regions. 1. Mexico and Central America: 2. The Caribbean Islands: 3. South America: Latin America’s Major Landforms and Regions Why is Latin America known as a region of great variety and contrast? Mexico and Central America Mexico and Central America stretch _________________from north to south The main landform found here is __________________________________ Mexico What landform lies between the mountains in Mexico? ______________________ of Mexico’s land is covered by this landform. Most of Mexico’s people live___________________________________ What makes travel difficult in Mexico? Central America Name and describe the type of landform that makes up Central America. Describe two other main types of landforms that make up Central America. 1. 2. Central America is in the Tropics. Think back to what we learned about farm land in the tropics. Why do you think the volcanic soil in Central America is important to people there? The Caribbean Describe how the smaller Caribbean islands were formed. Describe how the larger Caribbean islands were formed. Think about what you learned about soil in Science class and then tell which type of island you think makes better farmland? Explain your thinking. South America The Andes Mountains are one of the world’s largest mountain systems. Describe the relative location of the Andes Mountains (see page 164.) Describe the elevation What are the Andes like? What is the soil like there? Critical Thinking: Look at the map on page 29. Why do you think Central America and the Andes Mountains have fertile soil? What natural disasters might be challenging to people who live there? What are the Pampas? Where are they located? Why are the Pampas important? Answer the critical thinking question in the caption on page 171. Amazon River Basin Where is the Amazon River Basin located? What type of landform is the Amazon River Basin? Why is it important? Describe the size of the Amazon River Basin. Read the definition of a basin on page 646 and look at the map of South America on page 164. Draw the Amazon River Basin and label the landforms in your picture. Also add the Amazon River to your drawing. Rivers of Latin America Why are the rivers in Latin America important transportation corridors? Why else are the rivers important to the people in Latin America? Amazon: The Ocean River Describe the size of the Amazon River compared to other rivers in the world. How long is the Amazon River? Describe where the Amazon River flows. How much water does the Amazon River carry? How many tributaries does the Amazon River have? A drainage basin is the area that drains into a river. What size area is covered by the Amazon Drainage Basin? So, why do you think “the Ocean River” is a name people use to describe the Amazon? Other Rivers and Lakes Describe the Rio do la Plata river system. Besides the silly name what is unique about Lake Titicaca? ___________________________________________________________________________________ Map Skills: Use the physical map on page 164 to answer the following questions. 1. What five countries make up the Greater Antilles? 2. What part of South America s Patagonia in? 3. Along what coast of South America are the Andes Mountains located? 4. What direction would you travel to get from the Amazon Basin to the Brazilian Highlands? 5. What country is the Yucatan Peninsula part of? 6. The Pampas are grasslands where cowboys work cattle ranches. What country are the Pampas mostly located in? 7. Coffee grows in the mountains in the tropics. What countries of South America are most likely coffee growing areas?
