Worksheets1.1-1.3 South America Vocabulary
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 9mins
Vegetation in the Andes Mountains rarely grows because
of the warm and wet climate near the coast.
of the high elevation and dry and cold climate.
of low elevation and a cold climate.
of lowlands near the Llanos.
Vegetation or plants grow better near the Amazon River because
of high elevation and low temperatures.
of the tributaries that run into the river.
of the wet and warm climate.
of low elevation and dry climate.
Animals have had to _______________ and overcome obstacles to live in some areas in South America.
adapt
farm
build
move
Many South American farmers use this to feed their families.
selling animals to the market
selling crops to the market
subsistence farming or raising crops for food
subsistence farming animals only to feed their families
The Amazon River has more than 1000
basins
tributaries
towns
countries
Thousands of ________, __________, and _________ species live in the Amazon Rain Forest.
human, canine, feline
plant, animal, insect
building, train, plane
The _______ _________ deposit rich nutrients that support life.
icy rain
flood waters
dry weather
many tornadoes
__________ _____________ puts pressure on rain forest lands through mining, logging, farming, and land development.
adapting animals
weather and climate
growing population
Nutrients support the ________________ of the rain forest.
base
biodiversity
canopy
floor
What kind of map would give detail to the Andes Mountains and the Amazon River?
Political Map
Physical Map
Climate Map
