Nov 17, 2014 physical geography of latin america 1. Latin america content map includes all domains latin america studyresource guide latin america s geography teacher notes prerequisites. North america s physical geography, environment and resources, and human geography can be considered separately. Physiography, geography and climate of latin america. Latin america content map includes all domains latin america studyresource guide latin americas geography teacher notes prerequisites. Spanish speaking south american countries have a high literacy rate ii. Across these nations, however, are a variety of physical features, features.
Describe all of the territory that is included in the region mlled latin. Latin america western hemisphere, south of the united states all of western hemisphere except canada and united states o made up of caribbean mostly islands, mexico and central america mostly mountains and plateaus, and south america mostly mountains, plains, and forests, including amazon rain forest the climate of latin america is varies. Geography s subject matter is the spatial arrangement of the physical and human phenomena that make up the worlds environments and gives character to places, large and small. North america can be divided into five physical regions. Natural landmarks in latin america worlds longest and second highest mountain range, and the worlds highest active volcanoes.
Geography describes the changing patterns of places in words, maps, numbers and graphics, explains how these patterns come to be, and unravels their meaning. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Attach this question sheet to your answers when you turn it in. Veblen and others published the physical geography of south america find, read and cite all the research you need on researchgate. South americas physical geography, environment and resource s, and human geography can be considered separately. First latin americans lesson is the powerpoint the dances of latin america. Chapter 11 notes latin america, physical geography name. Latin america shares elements of historical experience, language and culture. The main natural features of the region include the pampa grasslands of the southern cone, the andean mountain range, the amazonian rainforest, the forests and volcanoes of central america and some of the tropical islands of the caribbean. Locate on a world and regional political physical map the countries of bolivia, brazil, colombia, cuba, haiti, mexico, panama, and venezuela. Another version is higher level because students have to select a starting point, a direction, and determine the physical features and countries seen in each day. Lets start by looking at latin america in terms of its physical geography, or the actual landforms and physical features that define it. South america andes mountains4,500 miles along west coast of south america they rise at some points to 20,000 feetsame height as twenty 100 story buildings stacked on top of each other 2nd largest mountains.
This group of countries have more in common with each other, in many respects, than they do with canada and the us. Amazon river, caribbean sea, gulf of mexico, pacific ocean, panama canal, andes mountains, sierra madre mountains, and atacama desert. They forced new laws,new languages,and a new religion onto the regions inhabitants. It is home to the worlds largest river the amazon as well as the worlds driest place the atacama desert. The higher peaks of the andes course down south america s western side. Physical geography of latin america lesson 1 landforms. South america can be divided into three physical regions. Latin america and the caribbean can be divided in three topographic zones. Physiography, geography and climate of latin america lecture 3. The 8th grade geographers will be heading south of the border for their latin america region unit of study. South america s physical geography, environment and resources, and human geography can be considered separately.
No elementary standards align to latin america s geography. Latin america countries geography quiz just click on the map to answer the questions about the countries in the americas. Latin america is a group of countries and dependencies in the western hemisphere where romance languages such as spanish, portuguese, and french are predominantly spoken. South and north america are sometimes considered a single continent or. Introduction to caribbean central america south america ppt notes. Reading and writing as you read the chapter, write notes about the population patterns, history and government, and culture of the subregions of latin america. Central america is an isthmus isthmus a narrow strip of land that has water on both sides and joins 2 larger bodies of water many volcanoes in central america, as a result, their soil is arable fertile and many people farm lands. Notes on latin america physical geography, native groups and columbian exchange compare and contrast the geography, food and homes of latin america to that of new orleans.
Locate on a world and regional politicalphysical map. This year we will study the physical features of the earth, its atmosphere, and human activity as it affects and is effected by these two above, including the distribution of population and resources, land use, and industries. Latin america and canada latin america and canada geographic understandings ss6g1 the student will locate selected features of latin america and the caribbean. Having said that, latin america is also a wonderfully diverse group of countries, as well as a growing political and economic force. But when people think of latin america, its often rain forests that come to mind. Latin america geography activity, latin america geography brochure foldable, world geography activity, this instruction sheet and grading checklist will walk your student through creating a brochure foldable on the basic geography concepts. Boundaries of latin america on the south the southern border of latin america is cape horn, actually the island of hornos.
Mexico and central america s western coast are connected. Complete the locationsignificance map activity using your notes and page 190 of your textbooks 2. In terms of physical geography, latin america starts in the tropical region of north america called central america, and covers all of south america. The one shown on the slide is the lower level version. For this project, you will create a childrens story that features the regions of west and southern africa. The western boundary of latin america is defined by the pacific ocean. It is broader than the terms ibero america or hispanic america in categorizing the new world. Why it matters unique blend of world cultures including native american european african diverse cultures have spread many americans are of latin american descent u. Nov 05, 2015 latin america latin america is a region of the americas that comprises countries where romance languages are predominant. Latin america geography test study guide name date period. Locating physical features of latin america and the caribbean. Maya,aztec,and inca civilizations flourished here long ago.
Physical features of latin america worksheets lesson. Southern europe quiz 128 austria, hungary, romania, moldova, slovenia, croatia, bosniaherzegovina, serbiamontenegro, bulgaria, albania, macedonia, greece, cyprus optional retake tuesday 23 3rd period or thursday 6th period if you wish to retake quiz 1 or 2 instead of 3 please. It consists of twenty sovereign states which cover an area that stretches from the southern border of the united states to the southern tip of south america, including the. View notes lecture 5 physical geography of latin america jan 12. All slides have descriptive pictures, maps, charts, andor graphs which all students to stay visually engaged while taking notes over the geography of latin america. Test your geography knowledge latin america countries. Prior to european colonization, the incan civilization was a dominant force in south america. For more than 300 years, spain and portugal controlled most of latin america. Unit 6 geography of caribbean and latin america lisa. Culture of latin america graphic organizer differentiation o treaty of tordesillas reading treaty of tordesillas images students can write a summary of the treaty and describe the demarcation line and how it influenced the language and religion of latin america geography of the world. The truth about mobile phone and wireless radiation dr devra davis duration. This standard lays the groundwork for the world geography course.
Mexico and central americas western coast are connected to the. The focus of this unit is how the physical and cultural geography shapes the environment, nations, and people of latin america and the caribbean. Latin america physical geography flashcards quizlet. Vocabulary from latin america notes migration crisis of children from central. Learn notes geography latin american with free interactive flashcards.
If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. South america s largest rivers begin in the andes, drain the cen. I can locate selected features of latin america and the caribbean. Choose from 500 different sets of notes geography latin american flashcards on quizlet. Physical geography of latin america notes mw e32112. Worlds largest rainforest, and is the worlds greatest storehouse of species worlds greatest reserve of potential agricultural land. Eruption disruptionon february 20, 1943, something very strange happened in a cornfield in westcentral mexico. In the 1500s, spain and portugal colonized much of south america. Although spain controlled the philippines and considered it part of. What is the greatest threat to the amazon region of brazil. The major ones controlled by latin american countries are the galapagos islands ecuador and easter island chile. Geographys subject matter is the spatial arrangement of the physical and human phenomena that make up the worlds environments and gives character to places, large and small. Ss6g1 the student will locate selected features of latin america and the caribbean. High mountains run from northern mexico through the heart of central america.
Political map of latin america mexico, central america, caribbean islands and south america notes on latin america physical geography, native groups and columbian exchange compare and contrast the geography, food and homes of latin america to that of new orleans. No elementary standards align to latin americas geography. Physical geography of latin america linkedin slideshare. The geography of south america is dominated by the andes mountain range and the amazon river second longest river in the world. Vocabulary from latin america notes migration crisis of children from central america know what it is and why its happening film which way home. Sample question for g4a latin america is ethnically diverse because of a. Latin america encompasses a vast and very diverse area of the world. The term comes from the fact that the predominant languages of the countries originated with the latin language. Locating countries in latin america there are many countries in latin america. The geography of south america contains many diverse regions and climates. World geography reading guide chapter 9 physical geography of latin america lw the answers to this reading guide can be found on p39. Even though the revised gps no longer asks for identifying ethnic groups, such as mestizos and mulattos, this activity helps students to understand the cultural diversity in latin america. Look at the map, and put your finger on the united states. Physical geography taking notes location dates maya aztec use your chart to take notes about latin america.
Explain why physical characteristics of place such as landforms, bodies of water, climate, and natural resources act as contributing factors to world settlement patterns. Latin america refers to a large region in the western hemisphere, from mexico through argentina and chile. Geography 3rw3 geography of latin america jan 12th physical geography of latin. It is a great storehouse of minerals, with enormous. Notice that there is a large body of water on the west side of mexicothe. Latin america physical and political features summarizer there are two options for the summarizer. This will include current events research and sharing, deepening ideas around sustainability, artistic map making, and so much more fun. Latin america and canada ss6g1 the student will locate selected features of latin america and the caribbean. Lecture 5 physical geography of latin america jan 12. Geographic understandings ss6g1 the student will locate selected features of latin america and the caribbean. North americas physical geography, environment and resources, and human geography can be considered separately. Activityscis latin america in transition, lesson 1, activity 3 pgs.
Physical geography of latin america lesson 1 landforms alatin americas subregions latin america has 3 subregions middle america, south america and the caribbean b middle america mexico and central america make up middle america middle america sits on four tectonic plates, which results in frequent earthquakes. Boundaries of latin america on the west the western boundary of latin america is defined by the pacific ocean. Latin american countries claim antarctica as well, but since 1959 claims for this region have been suspended by the antarctic treaty, which now has 25 signers and 14 observers. Physical features of latin america linkedin slideshare. Locating physical features of latin america and the caribbean in order to learn about latin america, it is good to know some of the main features of the land and water. Displaying all worksheets related to physical features of latin america. Himalayas are the 1st amazon river basincontains the largest tropical rain forest amazon rain forest in the world. The following is a 63 slide ppt which teaches both the physical and human geography of latin america. Latin america is a region where cultures have collided and combined. South america can be divided into three physical region s.
Latin america summarizing information make a folded table to help you summarize information about the cultural geography of the subregions of latin america. But when people think of latin america, its often rain forests. Amazon river, amazon rainforest, caribbean sea, gulf of mexico, atlantic ocean, pacific ocean, panama canal, andes mountains, sierra madre mountains, and atacama desert. To prepare for your test, read each section of chapter 11 and complete all homework to the best of your ability. Identify the geographic factor that has the greatest influence on mexico citys air pollution problem.
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