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Unveiling South America: Diverse Geography and Rich Culture

Explore the contrasting landscapes and vibrant cultures of South America, from the Atacama Desert to the Amazon Rainforest. Learn about civilizations like the Aztecs and Mayans, and delve into the region's economic activities and natural resources.

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Unveiling South America: Diverse Geography and Rich Culture

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  1. Unit 2 South America

  2. Continent vs. Culture Region South America Latin America

  3. In The News

  4. Physical Geography Map • Andes Mts. • Amazon River • Amazon Rainforest • Pampas • Atacama Desert • Atlantic Ocean • Pacific Ocean • Straits of Magellan Complicated Notes from several sources

  5. Welcome to South America

  6. Atacama Desert Driest Place on Earth Some Places have NEVER seen rain Yes- People DO live here

  7. Human Geography Handouts: • South American Factoids • Graph Reading Practice • Map Reading Practice • Aztecs • Incas • Columbian Exchange • Notes/Slide

  8. Welcome to Mexico

  9. Meso- American Civilizations Aztec- Tenochtitlan (Districto Federal) Mexico City Mayan- Chichin Itza Observatory Secrets of the Dead: http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/episodes/aztec_massacre/1/

  10. Columbian Exchange

  11. * Volcanoes

  12. Welcome to the “West Indies” Caribbean

  13. http://www.autoline.tv/show/1538

  14. Welcome to Central America

  15. American Experience http://video.pbs.org/video/1747929120

  16. Economy Create a Chart Terms and Definitions • Major Export • Major Import • Agricultural Products • Natural Resources • Subsistence Farming • Export • Import • Petroleum- Fuel/Gasoline • Hydro Electric- “water” • Timber/Lumber- wood

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