South America Geography

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What happens during an El Nino?

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Wind and ocean currents reverse their usual direction.

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The Amazon Basin stretches nearly the entire width of South America.

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stretches nearly the entire width of South America.

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What is the longest continuing mountain range in the world?

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Andes Mountains

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The ______________ is the world's largest, most famous rainforest in the world.

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Amazon

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There are 2 physically dominate features in South America. What are they?

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Amazon River Basin and the Andes Mountains

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True or False: The Andes Mountains stretch along the eastern coast of South America.

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False

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The Amazon Basin is the largest river basin in the world.

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True

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True or False: Angel Falls is located in Colombia.

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False

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Which of the following threatens rainforest lands? animal ecosystems, insect species, flooding waters, growing populations

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growing populations

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True or False: Rainforest produce greenhouse gasses.

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False