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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