Physical Geography
This river flows through nine countries and discharges into the Atlantic at a massive delta.
Amazon River
•Which country borders the most nations in South America?
•Brazil
•Name the largest tropical rainforest biome in the world.
•Amazon Rainforest
•Identify two official languages in Haiti.
•French, Haitian Creole
•Define deforestation and name one affected country.
•Clearing forests for human use; Brazil
•Compare the altitudes of Quito and Mexico City. Which capital is higher? (Indicate the altitude #)
Quito, Ecuador (~2,850 m)
•Center of Bolívar’s independence campaigns – identify the capital.
•Caracas, Venezuela
Which city has continental climate: Bogota, Toronto or El Salvador?
Toronto
•Which indigenous group built Machu Picchu?
•Inca
•What are Chile’s main exports?
•Copper, wine, fruit
•Identify the mountain range forming the backbone of South America.
•Andes Mountains
•Which isthmus connects North and South America?
•Isthmus of Panama
•Research the biome occupying most of Canada.
•Boreal forest (taiga)
•Read about Carnival traditions — which city holds the largest celebration?
•Rio de Janeiro
•Which region is most exposed to hurricanes?
•The Caribbean
•Analyze a satellite photo showing a salt flat in Bolivia. Name it.
•Salar de Uyuni
•Which capital city is closest to the Tropic of Capricorn?
•Brasília
•The cold current that keeps Chile’s coast arid — name it.
•Humboldt Current
•Research the origin of reggae and its social message.
•Jamaica; protest and unity themes
•Which country leads in renewable energy from hydropower in South America?
•Brazil or Paraguay (Itaipú Dam)
•What geological process created the Caribbean islands chain?
•Volcanic activity from subduction of the Atlantic plate
•Which American capital city lies furthest south?
•Buenos Aires
•Explain how altitude creates microclimates in the Andes.
by altering temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns due to changes in air pressure and the way air interacts with the land (Vertical Zonation)
•Explain how migration patterns have shaped cultural diversity in Canada.
Migration patterns have made Canada one of the most culturally diverse countries in the world, with immigrants from Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas contributing to its multicultural fabric. Post-1960s immigration reforms opened the doors to non-European countries, leading to vibrant communities from India, China, the Philippines, and beyond. This diversity is reflected in Canada's cities, languages, festivals, and cuisine, supported by its official multiculturalism policy.
•Name current threats to the Amazon Basin and one international conservation effort.
•Illegal mining, fires; Amazon Fund or UN REDD+