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Ch. 9.1

Explore the physical features of South America, including the arid landscapes of the Atacama Desert, the remote wilderness of Patagonia, and the contrast between Chile's natural wonders and human-made features. Learn about the diverse water systems, climates, biomes, and resources of the continent.

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Ch. 9.1

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  1. Physical Geography of South America Ch. 9.1

  2. 1. What are some physical features of the Atacama Desert? 2. Why is Patagonia called “The End of the World”? 3. How do Chile’s natural features contrast with the country’s human-made features Around the world - chile

  3. 1.The Atacama Desert sits in the Andes Mountains, 9,000 feet above sea level. The desert is one of the driest places on earth. Volcanic valleys create dramatic landscapes. 2. Patagonia is called “The End of the World” because it is the southernmost point on the continent. It also has this name because it feels very remote. 3. While Chile has abundant wilderness and dramatic physical features, the country also has very modern cities and a well developed culture. answers

  4. Warm-up #1 • Which of the following is the most likely reason for the location of Argentina's major cities? • climate, extreme cold in the southern tip, and location of rivers and waterways in the north • early colonial settlement was in the north and the extremely hot climate in the south • all of the country's natural resources are located in the northern region of the country • the southern part of the country lies along a very active fault line

  5. Warm-up #2 • Which physical feature is a natural border between Argentina and Chile? • mountains • deserts • rivers • plains

  6. South America’s diverse landscape is marked in the west by the high peaks of the Andes and in the east by broad plateaus and valleys.

  7. The cordillera established natural barriers that resulted in the development of isolated groups. Andes Mountains (link)

  8. Mt. Aconcagua- Highest in andes

  9. Narrow, coastal lowlands rim the Atlantic and Pacific coasts.

  10. Inland grasslands like the llanos and the pampas provide fertile soil and plains for cattle to graze.

  11. The Amazon flows 4,000 miles through the heart of South America and is its longest river. Hundreds of smaller rivers join the Amazon to form the Amazon Basin. (Link)

  12. Some of the main points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  13. Water Systems

  14. The Paraná, Paraguay, and Uruguay Rivers drain the rainy eastern half of South America

  15. The Pantanal is one of the world’s largest tropical wetlands.

  16. Lake Maracaibo and Lake Titicaca are South America’s largest lakes.

  17. Climate, Biomes, and Resources

  18. Diverse climates make South America a region of contrasts.

  19. El Niño affects the climate in South America by creating unusually warm ocean currents, and can have negative effects on coastal weather, fishing, and agriculture. (link)

  20. The Amazon rain forest shelters more species of plants and animals than anywhere else on Earth

  21. The physical geography dictates each country’s access to natural resources. Not a lot here

  22. Some of the main points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  23. Landforms of South America

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