Visualizing the World
an area of land with unique characteristics that distinguish it from other areas.
Region
a large mountain range that stretches from British Columbia in Canada down to New Mexico in the US.
Rocky Mountains
largest tropical rainforest in the world, most of it lies in Brazil.
The Amazon Rainforest
Lies between Europe, Africa, and Asia, connecting to the Atlantic Ocean through a narrow passage called the Strait of Gibraltar.
The Mediterranean Sea
I graduated college in this year
2023
There are additional imaginary lines that, like the equator, run from east to west.
Latitude
The three most common types of natural disasters in the USA and Canada.
Earthquakes, Hurricanes, and Tornadoes
This ancient Incan City was built out of white granite in the Andes Mountains.
Machu Picchu
Ukrainian nuclear power plant experienced a malfunction in 1986
The Chernobyl nuclear disaster
The number of siblings I have
2, and older and younger sister
These imaginary lines run north and south across Earth, always crossing the North Pole and the South Pole.
Longitude
Some notable cultures who have a history of settling in North America.
Europeans, Africans, and a new, recent wave of immigrants.
a landmark or area recognized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for its cultural, historical, scientific, or natural significance.
UNESCO World Heritage Site
workers move from the countryside to the city
Urbanization
The 5 sports I played in high school.
Cross Country, Outrigger Canoe Paddling, Baseball, Volleyball, Sailing.
all of the people who live in a certain region, city, or nation.
Population
a set of principles that a country’s government follows.
Constitution
Before Europeans came to the region, many parts of Latin America were densely populated with various peoples, including these 3 cultures
Maya, Aztecs, and Inca.
The most common type of government in Europe
Parliamentary System
My most listened to Spotify artist
Laufey <3
defined by human characteristics rather than physical characteristics.
Cultural Regions
The Midwest is popular among the U.S for being called this, due to its fertile land and agricultural beginnings.
the Corn Belt
The official language of Haiti
Haitian Creole
The national dish of Spain
Paella
Mr. Cruz's best friend's name.
Jeremiah