South American Geography

1. South American Geography Enter

2. First, lets get acquainted with the globe… We will be studying this continent

3. Homepage Did you know Latin America is generally thought of as: Mexico (southern North America) Central America The Caribbean South America *some consider Spain to be part of Latin America as well

4. Homepage • There are four countries that do not speak Spanish in South America Click the countries below to see their location: • Brazil • French Guiana • Guyana • Suriname Did you know… Click here to continue to task

5. Homepage • There are four countries that do not speak Spanish in South America • Brazil • French Guiana • Guyana • Suriname Brazil Click here to continue to task

6. Homepage • There are four countries that do not speak Spanish in South America • Brazil • French Guiana • Guyana • Suriname French Guiana Click here to continue to task

7. Homepage • There are four countries that do not speak Spanish in South America • Brazil • French Guiana • Guyana • Suriname Guyana Click here to continue to task

8. Homepage • There are four countries that do not speak Spanish in South America • Brazil • French Guiana • Guyana • Suriname Suriname Click here to continue to task

9. Lets begin with Argentina! Click the picture to begin Gauchos round up cattle on the vast Pampas in Rancul. Homepage

10. Argentina • 8th largest country in the world • Located in Argentina is Mount Aconcagua. This is 22, 800 feet high and is one of the seven summits (one of the seven top mountains in the world) • Che Guevara’s birth nation Click to continue Homepage

11. Argentina is located in Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean Homepage

12. Bolivia! Click the picture to begin More than 60 percent of Bolivia's citizens are Indian, predominantly Quechua and Aymara. Homepage

13. Bolivia • Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world. It is found in Bolivia at 12,382.5 feet above sea level. • The largest deposit of salt on the planet is also found in Bolivia. Click to continue Homepage

14. Bolivia is located in Central South America, southwest of Brazil Homepage

15. Chile! Click the picture to begin Colonial-era Church of San Pedro Homepage

16. Chile • Along the mountainous region of Chile there are over 1500 volcanoes and a number of them can still be active. • Chile has one of the world’s largest and most deserted deserts known as Atacama • The city at the very tip of Chile called Punta Arenas Is the southernmost city on a continent in the world Click to continue Homepage

17. Chile is located in Southern South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean Homepage

18. Columbia! Click the picture to begin Fortress of San Felipe de Barajas in Cartagena Homepage

19. Columbia • 12% of the world's coffee is produced in Colombia • This country does not have any particular seasons, which is solely due to the fact that it lies close to the equator Click to continue Homepage

20. Columbia is located in Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea, and bordering the North Pacific Ocean Homepage

21. Ecuador! Click the picture to begin A sea lion on the beach in the Galápagos Homepage

22. Ecuador • Ecucador owns the wildlife-rich Galapagos • Mike Judge - the creator of Beavis & Butthead and King of the Hill was born in Ecuador. Click to continue Homepage

23. Ecuador is located in Western South America, bordering the Pacific Ocean at the Equator Homepage

24. Paraguay! Click the picture to begin Lake Ypacarai Homepage

25. Paraguay • Largest exporter of Hydroelectricity in the world •  Paraguay is the world's third largest exporter of soybeans Click to continue Homepage

26. Paraguay is located in Central South America, northeast of Argentina Homepage

27. Peru! Click the picture to begin Llama at Machu Picchu Homepage

28. Peru • Home of the Incan empire • Peru's MacchuPichu was named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World Click to continue Homepage

29. Peru is located in Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean Homepage

30. Uruguay Click the picture to begin UNESCO world heritage site Homepage

31. Uruguay • About an 88% of the Uruguayans are European descendants, a very high amount compared to many other Latin-American countries • Often known as the heart-shaped country Click to continue Homepage

32. Uruguay is located Southern South America, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean Homepage

33. Venezuela Click the picture to begin Canaima National Park Homepage

34. Venezuela • The highest waterfall on the planet is located in Venezuela and is known as the Angel Falls. This stands at 3,212 feet. • Venezuela has more Miss Universes and Miss Worlds than any other country Click to continue Homepage

35. Venezuela is located in Northern South America, bordering the Caribbean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean Study for quiz Return to beginning Homepage

36. Begin quiz Click on the flags below to learn more about each country and where you can find them on the map! Argentina Bolivia Chile Paraguay Columbia Ecuador Venezuela Uruguay Peru Home page

37. Homepage Argentina • Location Return to quiz review

38. Homepage Bolivia • Location Return to quiz review

39. Homepage Chile • Location Return to quiz review

40. Homepage Columbia • Location Return to quiz review

41. Homepage Ecuador • Location Return to quiz review

42. Homepage Paraguay • Location Return to quiz review

43. Homepage Peru • Location Return to quiz review

44. Homepage Uruguay • Location Return to quiz review

45. Homepage Venezuela • Location Return to quiz review

46. Quick Review of Country Locations: Study this map!!! Begin quiz ***At any time during the quiz click the bird if you want to study more. Homepage

47. Which country is this? Columbia Chile Argentina Peru Homepage

48. Which country is this? Chile Bolivia Columbia Argentina Homepage

49. Which country is this? Uruguay Ecuador Venezuela Paraguay Homepage

50. Which country is this? Paraguay Columbia Bolivia Peru Homepage