Geography of South America

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True or False: The Andes Mountains are the shortest mountains in the Western Hemisphere

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False

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Climate in the Andes is determined by Altitude. The Higher you climb the

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colder it gets

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The longest mountain chain on Earth is the __________ mountains, which are found in South America

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Andes

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What is the longest and most famous river in South America?

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Amazon

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This Waterfall in South America has the greatest drop in the world: Iguazu Falls, Angel Falls, Gocta Falls, Yumbilla falls

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Angel Falls

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is South America's seasons opposite ours

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True

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Broad plateaus and valleys that spread across the Atlantic side of South America. Very good land for growing crops.

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The Pampas

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A canal that was created to allow shipment of good from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean is called the ___________ ___________

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The Panama Canal

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What is affecting the Amazon Rainforest?

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Deforestation

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South America is located between which 2 oceans?

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Atlantic and Pacific