WorksheetsSouth America: Places and Regions
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 23mins
Finish the sentence using the map:
South America is _______________ (click all that apply).
South of the Caribbean
In the southwestern hemisphere of the world
Southeast of Central America
Southwest of Africa & Europe
North of Asia
How many countries are in South America?
15
14
12
9
How many European territories are in South America?
3
2
1
Name this South America country:
Venezuela
Brazil
Colombia
Name this South American country:
Patagonia
Uruguay
Brazil
Name this South American landform:
Brazilian Highlands
Atacama Desert
Andes Mountains
Name that South American landform:
Galapagos Islands
Andes Mountains
Amazon River
There are 3 Major Physical Regions in South America. Check off the 3 that apply.
Mountains/Highlands
Forests
River Basins
Coastal Plains
Coral Reefs
What do we call a community of plants/animals/organisms?
A clique
A squad
A biome
Name that South American country:
Patagonia
Paraguay
Chile
Name that big green South American landform:
Brazilian Highlands
Atacama Desert
Amazon Rainforest
What are the two types of conflict called that affect political regions?
Internal
Personal
Familial
External
We know that South America is biodiverse, what is threatening that and leading to global climate change? (Check all that apply)
Deforestation
Population Growth
Waste
Use of Fossil Fuels
Industrialization
We said that climate change won't only affect South America & the animals/plants there, but it will affect us all. What can we expect with a 2-4 degree celsius increase?
More Natural Disasters
Sea levels rising
Glaciers melting
Sea levels rising
Dangerous Heat waves
Name that South American country:
Venezuela
Brazil
Colombia
Can we slow the spread of climate change and begin healing the Amazon? Explain.
What is this an image of?
Rising sea levels
Deforestation
Its just some land. I mean what you want me to say, Ms. Mote?
Select all climate zones found in South America:
Tropical
Subtropical
Temperate
Highland/Polar
Moderate
People in South America have to (a) to their environment in order to survive and thrive.
Why do most people choose to moderate climates rather than in extreme climates?
(Hint: What are the benefits of a moderate climate? What are the dangers of extreme climates?)
There are 4 major altitude zones in South America. Select the 4 we discussed yesterday.
Tierra Caliente
Tierra Fria
Tierra Templada
Tierra Goja
Tierra Helada
Different climates/altitudes determine how people use the land, which foods typically grow in lower altitude zones? (think closer to sea level).
Pine & fir trees
Potatoes, wheat, barley
Maize & coffee
Papaya, banana, sugar cane
Describe what a natural resource is:
Which can we gain more of: Renewable or Non-renewable resources?
Renewable: Plants & Animals
Non-renewable: Minerals, Fossil Fuels, Soil.
Using this map, tell me what natural resources are found in Peru:
bananas
copper
gold
oil
silver
