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Exploring Latin America: Geography, History, and Environment

Dive into the diverse landscapes, ancient civilizations, and environmental challenges of Latin America, comparing it to the US. Learn about Middle American countries, key physical features, climate variations, and notable landmarks like Monte Alban and Chichen Itza.

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Exploring Latin America: Geography, History, and Environment

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  1. World Geography Agenda • Warm up - on Page 3 of your INB. • Do a 7:00 reflection. Compare and contrast the US and Latin America. (ex: physical features, climate, mountains, deserts, islands) • Map Quiz Countries– Middle America • Vocabulary – due tomorrow • Article – Ruins

  2. 7:00 Reflection Deserts Climate Mountains Rivers Oceans Latin America Sierra Madres Andes US Sierra Nevada Rocky Mountains Seasons

  3. 1 2 3 5 6 4 7 8 • Most Big Gorillas Eat Hotdogs Not Cold Pizza • Mexico • Belize • Guatemala • El Salvador • Honduras • 6. Nicaragua • 7. Costa Rica • 8. Panama

  4. 4 Square Note Copy this chart on the next page of your INB. Fill in each box as you watch A short video clip and read an article about Pollution in Mexico.

  5. Mexico

  6. Mexico City Environmental Challenges • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxxboHJ7N30

  7. Monte Alban 500 BC - 800 AD

  8. Monte Alban • One of the oldest cities in Middle America • Founded approx. 500 BC (2,500 years ago) • A political and economic center for 1,000 years

  9. Chichen Itza

  10. Chichen Itza • Nam means "At the mouth of the well of the Itza. • Pre Columbian historical site built by Mayans • Founded between 750 and 900 AD (over 2,000 years old) • One of the most visited archaeological sites in Mexico; an estimated 1.2 million tourists visit the ruins every year.

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