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By: Ms. Susan M. Pojer

Regions of Latin AmericaCentral AmericaThe CaribbeanSouth America

Satellite Image of Latin America

Bodies of WaterAtlantic OceanPacific OceanGulf of MexicoCaribbean SeaAmazon R.Orinoco R.Uruguay R.Magdalena R.Sao Francisco R.Lake TiticacaLake MaracaiboRio de La PlataParana R.

Mountains and PeaksAndes Mts.Sierra Madres Mts.Guiana HighlandsBrazilian HighlandsPatagonian Plateau

Andes Mountains (Peru)

AndesOne of the longest, continual chain of mountains in the worldRuns North to South through 7 countries in South AmericaHome to several volcanoesHighest peak is Aconcagua

Llamas in the Andes

LlamasDomesticated camel-like animal used in Andean culturesUsed for meat, wool and moving various itemsLlamas are very social animals, living in herds. They can learn simple tasks

The Sierra Madres, Mexico

Sierra Madres MtsThese mountains are known as a cordillera- 2 parallel mountain ranges separated by land. The mountains are separated by the Mexican plateau.Plateau- high, flat mountain like terrainWest- Sierra Madre Occidental (high plateau formed by volcanic rock)East- Sierra Madre Oriental (drier climate, more interior)

Guianan Highlands, Venezuela

Guainan HighlandsHome to Angel Falls (longest/largest waterfall in the world)Home to tepuis- misshapen, eroded, mountainous flat tops

Brazilian Highlands

Brazilian HighlandsCovering half of Brazil, most of the population lives here

Patagonian Region (Chile)

PatagoniaLocated at the southern end of South America, it is shared between Argentina and ChileThe name Patagonian comes from the word Patagon (meaning giant). The word was first used by Ferdinand Magellan (Portuguese explorer) in 1520 to describe the very tall nativesClimate/weather ranges from steppe like to cold, with glaciers coming into the lakes

Valleys Plains and BasinsAmazon BasinPampasMato GrossoGran ChacoLlanos

Amazon Rain Forest

RainforestMost of the forest is located in Brazil, followed by PeruRepresents half of the worlds remaining rainforestOne of the most species-rich areas in the world

Mato Grosso

Mato GrassoState located in Brazil, meaning thick BushesIncludes beautiful waterfalls, cliffs and canyonsCultures are a mix of native, African and European (Portuguese) descents

Orinoco Lowlands, the Llanos

LlanosSpanish word for plainsPlain- flat, low land, covered with grasses/shrubs. Animals mostly graze on plains

Cattle Ranching on the Pampas

PampasFertile lowlands with a mild climate, average precipitation, good for agricultureGrassesLocated between Argentina and Uruguay

Gauchos of the Pampas, Argentina

Gauchos (Cowboys)Located in Patagonia (Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile)They herd cattle on the pampasEquivalent to the American cowboy or the Spanish vaquero

DesertsAtacama Desert

Atacama Desert

AtacamaA plateau located between Peru and Chile Driest desert in the worldChanges in the elevation temperature are due to the Humboldt Current which is a cold, low salt content ocean current

CitiesMexico CityHavannaPort-au-PrincePanama CitySantiagoLimaBuenos AiresBrasiliaRio De JanieroCaracasBogota

OthersFalkland IslandsCape HornPanama Canal

The Falkland Islands or Islas Malvinas

FalklandsAn archipelago located in PatagoniaA British territory that enjoys internal self governmentThe capital and only city is called StanlyLegal British citizensLong history of island disputes between the French, Portuguese and the British

Cape Horn

Cape HornNamed after a city in the NetherlandsLocated in ChileShips do not have to make dangerous voyages, they can now use the Panama Canal

The Panama Canal

Panama CanalLocated in the country of Panama, which is an isthmus- narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, usually with water on either sideThe canal connects the Atlantic to the Pacific via the Caribbean Sea.Construction of the canal began in 1881-1914. Many people died while building the canal due to the tropical climate and the mosquitoes. Some builders died of malaria.

Going Through the Panama Canal

Atlantic OceanPacific OceanGulf of MexicoCaribbean SeaAmazon R.Orinoco R.Uruguay R.Magdalena R.Sao Francisco R.Lake TiticacaLake MaracaiboRio de La PlataParana R.Andes Mts.Sierra Madres Mts.Guiana HighlandsBrazilian HighlandsPatagonian PlateauAmazon BasinPampasMato GrossoGran ChacoLlanosAtacama DesertMexico CityHavannaPort-au-PrincePanama CitySantiagoLimaBuenos AiresBrasiliaRio De JanieroCaracasBogotaFalkland IslandsCape HornPanama Canal

Earthquake Zones

Active Volcanoes

The Tropical Hemisphere

LatinAmericanClimaticZones

Very Varied Climate Zones

Precipitation

Temperatures

Elevation

Altitudinal Zonation: Vertical Climate

Amazon Rain Forest

On the Ground Floor of the Rain Forest

Three-Tiered Vegetation

Three-Tiered Canopy

Native Indians of the Amazon

Jungle Fauna

JungleFauna- the animals in a region or areaFlora- the plants in a region or areaBiota- the living things collectively in a region or area; the plants, animals and fungi

Minerals of the Amazon RegionDiamondsAmethystQuartzBauxite

Deforestation in the Amazon

Original Forest CoverFuture Forest CoverCurrent Forest Cover

Agriculture and Fishing

Banana Plantation

BananasFound in tropical climatesNeeds deep, fertile soil, in particular alluvial soil to grow

Harvesting Sugar Cane

Growing Coffee

Rubber Industry

RubberProduced by latex in plantsTrees are slightly cut, through the bark, to drain latex sapStretchy, flexible and waerproof

Oil Drilling in the Gulf of Mexico

Eco-Tourism

Drug Trafficking Routes

Population and Projections

Population

LatinAmericasPopulationDistribution

Sao Paolo, Brazil

Overcrowding in Sao Paolo, Brazil

Squatter Settlements in Major Latin American Cities

Squatter VillagesSlums/shanty towns or areasPoorSome of the residents may be immigrantsOver-crowdingUnsanitary conditions, air/water pollution