latin america – physical geography. a. vertical climate zones 4. tierra helada = frozen land 3....
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Latin America – Physical Geography
A. Vertical Climate Zones
4. Tierra Helada = frozen land
3. Tierra Fria = cold land
2. Tierra Templada = temperate land
1. Tierra Caliente = hot land
A. Vertical Climate Zones
• Check out p. 208
Intro:
• Different crops grow at different elevations
• The HIGHER the elevation, the COLDER the climate.
A. Vertical Climate Zones
1. Sketch a fictional mountain
2. Label vertical climate zone - Include the elevation
3. Sketch two examples of the crops that are grown in each zone
• For Tierra Helada sketch a llama
•Sketch a diagram the explains vertical climate zones
B. El Nino
How it happens:• Pacific Ocean water temperature
changes
• This changes wind patterns
B. El NinoEffects:• Brings flooding to
regions near the Pacific Ocean.
• Causes mudslides and reduces fishing industry
B. El Nino - Frayer
Definition (p. 57) Social Impact
Economic Impact PictureEL NINO
El Nino – Cut away box
• Add a cut-away box in the Pacific Ocean that explains El Nino’s effects on Latin America.
• Place this on the physical map side