SS6G1: Geography of Latin America

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Which hemisphere is Latin America located?

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western

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Latin America is bordered by which 2 oceans?

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Pacific & Atlantic Oceans

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Name the 3 regions Latin America is divided.

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Mexico & Central America, the Caribbean Islands, and South America

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Central America is an ______, a narrow strip of land that has water on both sides and joins to 2 larger bodies of land.

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isthmus

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__________ is a body of water that lies between Mexico and Florida.

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Gulf of Mexico, The Gulf of Mexico

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What is the name of the mountain range located in Mexico that is made up of 3 mountain chains?

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The Sierra Madre Mountains

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Name the man-made feature that is a major "shortcut" to travel between the Pacific & Atlantic Oceans.

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The Panama Canal

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What is the name of the sea that is between Cuba and South America?

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Caribbean Sea

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Name the longest mountain range in the world located in South America.

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The Andes Mountains, The Andes

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What is the name of the desert that is located in Chile, with an average temperature around 63 degrees Fahrenheit?

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Atacama Desert, The Atacama Desert