Physical Map: South America (Week 18)
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How many rivers are in South America?
desert
Is Patagonia a desert, grassland, or forest area?
archipelago
What is another name for a group of islands?
hardwood scrub forest area
What is the Gran Chaco?
22,831 feet
What is the elevation of Mount Aconcagua?
Amazon
What is the longest river in South America?
Mount Aconcagua
What is the name of the highest mountain in South America?
Andes Mountains
What is the name of the long mountain range in South America?
west of the South American continent in the Pacific Ocean
Where are the Galapagos Islands located?
central South America
Where is the Gran Chaco located?
Atlantic, Southern, and Pacific
Which oceans border South America?
Caribbean
Which sea borders South America?
Llanos and Pampas
Which two areas in South America are considered grasslands?
sea
a body of salt water that is part of an ocean, yet is partially enclosed by land
rainforest
a dense, tropical forest where a lot of rain falls
physical map
a map that shows natural landforms and waterways on Earth's surface
strait
a narrow channel connecting two bodies of water
cape
a point of land that extends into a sea or ocean
mountain range
chain of mountains
elevation
height above sea level
basin
land drained by a river
physical features
natural landforms and waterways on Earth's surface
