Unit 3 Lesson 5 Key Questions South American(ae)

Describe Lake Titicaca.

• It is the largest lake in South America
• It is located in Africa

Give 3 reasons for South America’s broad range of climate.

• 1. 1. South America spans a great distance on either side of the equator.

  2. 2. South America has major elevation changes.

  3. 3. South America's climate is impacted by the oceans currents.

• 1. Latitude, 2. Altitude, 3. Wind patterns

Where are Savanah's found in South America.

• Brazil
• Colombia

In what country is the Region of Patagonia in?

• Chile
• Argentina

Where is Mediterranean Climate found at in South America?

• Argentina
• Chile

What physical feature heavily impacts climate in South America?

• The Amazon Rainforest
• The Great Barrier Reef

What is the largest Rain Forest in the World and where is it located?

• Amazon Rainforest, South America
• Congo Rainforest, Africa

Where are the Andes Mountains located?

• Asia
• Peru