Vocab. 1
a range of high mountains along the west coast of South America
Andes
a part or region of a country that has many hills or mountains
highlands
What does the Geography of Caribbean South America include?
mountains, highlands, plains
(NOT deserts)
What is the world's highest waterfall?
Angel Falls
a plains region in South America
Llanos
a large area of flat land
plain
What is an example of a cordillera?
the Andes
What helps make Caribbean South America a rich agricultural region?
good soil and moderate climates
height above sea level
elevation
more than enough in quantity
plentiful
What is the longest river in the Llanos region?
the Orinoco River
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a natural resource of the region?
oil, timber, diamonds, bananas
diamonds
an imaginary line drawn around the middle of the Earth that is exactly the same distance from the North Pole and the South Pole
equator
with snow on top
snowcapped
What happens as you go up in elevation in the Andes?
the temperature drops
What is used to generate hydroelectric power?
water
plants or plant life in a particular place
vegetation
wood used for building or making things
timber
Which of the following animals are NOT found in Colombia?
monkeys, ocelots, jaguars, polar bears
polar bears
True or False:
Colombia has one of the world's highest concentrations of plant and animal species.
True