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GHY 1020-107 World Regional Geography
Latin America: Physical Geography and Slides
Finish Unnatural CausesLatin America: Setting the BoundariesLandforms and ClimateSlidesEnvironmental Issues
For Next Class: Read Brnnimann et al. 2014 on Readings link on AsUlearn1Unnatural Causes1. Describe the bodys stress (fight or flight) response. How is chronic stress different? How might chronic stress increase the risk of illness and disease?
2. How do the lives of Jim Taylor, Tondra Young, Corey Andersonand Mary Turner exemplify concepts like the wealth-health gradient and the importance of power and control? What does comparing data maps of disease rates in the different Louisville council districts reveal? What might explain observed differences?
Setting the BoundariesDo you agreewith your textbooks definition of Latin America? Why or Why not?3
Tunguhuara Volcano, Ecuador4
Cotopaxi Volcano, Ecuador5
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ITCZSTHP9Altitudinal Zonation
10Vertical Zonation of Agroecological ZonesTierra Caliente (Hot Land) 0-1000 m (3,200 ft)Hot all year round with tropical vegetationBananas, citrus fruits, tropical rain forest in placesTierra Templada (Temperate Land) 1,000-3,000 mLand of Eternal SpringMany temperate crops (corn was domesticated in this zone)Many major Latin American cities (Mexico City, Arequipa)11Tierra Fria (Cold Land) 3,000-4,000 m Limited agriculture; potatoes, barley, quioaAltiplano of Peru/BoliviaPuna/Pramo (Tundra) 4,000-5,000 m (12,800-16,400 ft)Extensive grazing of cameloids (llamas, alpacas, vicuas)Tierra Helada (Frozen Land) 5,000 m+ (16,400 ft+)Glaciers, snow, and rock!
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La Mosquitia, HondurasMarch, 199317
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75Impacts of Climate ChangeImmediate concernsAgricultureGlacial retreatWater availabilityDiseasesLong-term concernsMixed and unclear
2015 Pearson Education, Inc.Environmental IssuesDeforestation
Desertification
Water and air pollution
2015 Pearson Education, Inc.Conversion of tropical forests for beef productionGrassification
2015 Pearson Education, Inc.Urban Environmental ChallengesAir pollutionSantiago and Mexico City
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