Notes
Much of South America is covered in_________
Rainforest, Mountains, and Deserts
__________ Mountain Range travels across the western side of South America.
Andes
How much oxygen does the rainforest make?
20% of the oxygen on Earth
The Amazon rain forest covers an area nearly the size of the continent of __________.
Australia
Which geometric figure best describes the shape of South America?
Triangle
Many people live in __________.
You can find the ______ influence in large areas of the mountain region. There reign of influence ended 400 years ago.
Inca
_______is the largest and the longest river in South America?
The Amazon
______spends up to 19 hours per day hanging upside down from tree branches sleeping
A three toed sloth
Which of the following oceans borders on South America?
Atlantic and Pacific
Over 90% of South Americans claim what religions?
Roman Catholic
How do the people of the rainforest live?
Cut off from the world. They have their own customs, beliefs, and languages. They survive by hunting animals, gathering fruits and nuts, and growing crops.
What is the largest country in South America?
Brazil
The __________ is the world’s largest flighted parrot.
Hyacinth Macaw
The equator runs through what part of South America?
Bonus: Which country has a name inspired by the equator?
Northern part, Ecuador
Many worship traditional _______ or African Gods, and Spirits.
Native American
Name two reasons why the Amazon Rainforest is decreasing.
Which is the smallest country in South America?
Ecuador
The ________________ is largely pink or gray with small eyes and a bulbous forehead that ends in a long, tube-shaped beak.
Amazon River Dolphin
The Atlantic and Pacific Oceans meet off the coast of _______ causing some of the roughest sea conditions on earth.
Cape Horn
Most people speak ________ , _________ , or Native American Languages.
Spanish and Portuguese
Where you can find African influences in South America?
Along the East Coast you can find African influence in music, culture, and religion. the Salsa and Sama can be credited with the mix of African rhythms with other cultures.
What is considered the driest place on Earth?
Atacama Desert
Name two layers of the rainforest.
Emergent Layer, Canopy Layer, Understory Layer, Undergrowth Layer
Name 5 Countries in South America.
Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Uruguay, Paraguay, Suriname, French Guiana