Week 29: Physical Geography SA

Environmental characteristics shaped the lives of people in South America by:

• influencing their agricultural practices

• determining their clothing styles

• affecting their architectural designs

• all of the above

Examine the geographic features that influence life inclusive of land, water, elevation, and climate. Discuss how each of these features can impact human activities and settlements.

• Geographic features such as land, water, elevation, and climate influence human activities and settlements.

• Geographic features have no impact on human activities and settlements.

• Only climate influences human activities and settlements.

• Human activities and settlements are influenced by technology alone.

Which country is located to the north of Brazil?

What is the capital of Argentina?

The mountain range that runs along the western coast of South America is called the _______.

• Andes

• Rockies

• Himalayas

• Alps

Which ocean lies to the east of South America?

Our textbook divides South America into 3 regions based on their location near a body of water. Which of the following is not one of these regions?

• Caribbean

• Pacific

• Indian

• Atlantic

Fill in the blank: Our textbook divides South America into 3 regions based on their location near a body of water: Caribbean, Pacific, and _______.

• Atlantic

• Indian

• Arctic

• Southern

As you look at the regions of South America, make note of the environmental characteristics. Think about how this affects people's lives. Use your Environmental Characteristics of South America Graphic Organizer to record your notes and ideas. You will need to access your HMH Western World Geography textbook (through Clever) to complete this work.

• What should you use to record your notes and ideas about South America's environmental characteristics?

• Which textbook do you need to access to complete the work on South America's environmental characteristics?

• How do the environmental characteristics of South America affect people's lives?

• What is the purpose of using the Environmental Characteristics of South America Graphic Organizer?

Use Module 11 Lesson 1 to describe the land of South America. What are the physical features you should look for?

• Mountains and rivers

• Deserts and plains

• Rainforests and plateaus

• All of the above