Chapter 5/7

Name the three climate zones found in this region.

• Humid subtropic

• Tierra calente

• Desert

• Tierra fria

• Terra templada

Give two facts that describe the tropical climate region in Latin America.

• Hot temperatures all year long

• Abundant rain all year long

• No recorded rainfall

• Short, mild winters

Give two facts that describe the tropical savanna climate region in Latin America.

• Vegetation rare

• Extended dry season

• Hot temperatures

• Abundant rain all year long

Give two facts that describe the humid subtropics climate region in Latin America.

• Abundant rain all year long

• Vegetation rare

• Long, humid hot summers

• Short, mild winters

Give two facts that describe the desert climate region in Latin America.

• Hot temperatures all year long

• No recorded rainfall

• Vegetation rare

• Short, mild winters

Name the 4 climate regions of Latin America.

• Tropical

• Humid subtropic

• Desert

• Temperate

• Tropical savahana

______ and ______ affect where people live and how they use the land.

• Elevation

• Uruguay

• Climate

• Andes

Central America's ______ are an important economic resource for the region.

• Climate

• Andes

• Parana

• Rain forest

The second largest river system in Latin America consists of the ______ , ______ , and ______ rivers. (Choose 3!!!)

• Paraguay

• Rio De La Plata

• Uruguay

• Parana

• Rio Grande

The ______ are a range of mountains running for 4,500 miles along the western edge of South America.

• Paraguay

• Andes

• Parana

• Rain forest