By: Ms. Susan M. PojerBy: Ms. Susan M. PojerBy: Ms. Susan M. PojerBy: Ms. Susan M. Pojer
Regionsof
LatinAmerica
Regionsof
LatinAmerica
Central Central AmericaAmericaCentral Central AmericaAmerica
The CaribbeanThe CaribbeanThe CaribbeanThe Caribbean
South South AmericaAmericaSouth South
AmericaAmerica
Satellite Image of Latin Satellite Image of Latin AmericaAmerica
Bodiesof
Water
Bodiesof
Water
Atlantic Atlantic OceanOcean
Pacific Pacific OceanOcean
Gulf of Gulf of MexicoMexico
Caribbean Caribbean SeaSea
Amazon Amazon R.R.
Orinoco R.Orinoco R.
Uruguay Uruguay R.R.
Magdalena Magdalena R.R.
Sao Sao Francisco Francisco
R.R.
Lake Lake TiticacTiticac
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Lake Lake MaracaiMaracai
bobo
Rio de Rio de La PlataLa Plata
Parana Parana R.R.
Mountains
andPeaks
Mountains
andPeaks
Andes Mts.Andes Mts.
Sierra Sierra Madres Mts.Madres Mts.
Guiana Guiana HighlandHighland
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Brazilian Brazilian HighlandHighland
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PatagoniPatagonian an
PlateauPlateau
Andes Mountains (Peru)Andes Mountains (Peru)
Andes
• One of the longest, continual chain of mountains in the world
• Runs North to South through 7 countries in South America
• Home to several volcanoes
• Highest peak is Aconcagua
Llamas in the AndesLlamas in the Andes
Llamas
• Domesticated camel-like animal used in Andean cultures
• Used for meat, wool and moving various items
• Llamas are very social animals, living in herds. They can learn simple tasks
The Sierra MadresThe Sierra Madres, Mexico, Mexico
Sierra Madres Mts
• These mountains are known as a cordillera- 2 parallel mountain ranges separated by land. The mountains are separated by the Mexican plateau.
• Plateau- high, flat mountain like terrain
• West- Sierra Madre Occidental (high plateau formed by volcanic rock)
• East- Sierra Madre Oriental (drier climate, more interior)
Guianan Highlands, Guianan Highlands, VenezuelaVenezuela
Guainan Highlands
• Home to Angel Falls (longest/largest waterfall in the world)
• Home to tepuis- misshapen, eroded, mountainous flat tops
Brazilian HighlandsBrazilian Highlands
Brazilian Highlands
• Covering half of Brazil, most of the population lives here
Patagonian Region (Chile)Patagonian Region (Chile)
Patagonia
• Located at the southern end of South America, it is shared between Argentina and Chile
• The name Patagonian comes from the word Patagon (meaning giant). The word was first used by Ferdinand Magellan (Portuguese explorer) in 1520 to describe the very tall natives
• Climate/weather ranges from steppe like to cold, with glaciers coming into the lakes
Valleys
Plainsand
Basins
Valleys
Plainsand
Basins
AmazoAmazon n
BasinBasin
Pam
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Pam
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Mato Mato GrossGross
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Llan
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Amazon Rain ForestAmazon Rain Forest
Rainforest
• Most of the forest is located in Brazil, followed by Peru
• Represents half of the world’s remaining rainforest
• One of the most species-rich areas in the world
Mato GrossoMato Grosso
Mato Grasso
• State located in Brazil, meaning “thick Bushes”
• Includes beautiful waterfalls, cliffs and canyons
• Cultures are a mix of native, African and European (Portuguese) descents
Orinoco Lowlands, the Orinoco Lowlands, the LlanosLlanos
Llanos
• Spanish word for plains
• Plain- flat, low land, covered with grasses/shrubs. Animals mostly graze on plains
Cattle Ranching on the Cattle Ranching on the PampasPampas
Pampas
• Fertile lowlands with a mild climate, average precipitation, good for agriculture
• Grasses
• Located between Argentina and Uruguay
Gauchos of the Pampas, Gauchos of the Pampas, ArgentinaArgentina
Gauchos (Cowboys)
• Located in Patagonia (Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Chile)
• They herd cattle on the pampas
• Equivalent to the American cowboy or the Spanish vaquero
Deserts
Deserts
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Atacama DesertAtacama Desert
Atacama
• A plateau located between Peru and Chile
• Driest desert in the world
• Changes in the elevation temperature are due to the Humboldt Current which is a cold, low salt content ocean current
CitiesCities
Mexico CityMexico City
HavannaHavannaPort-au-Port-au-PrincePrince
Panama Panama CityCity
SantiagSantiagoo
LimaLima
Buenos Buenos AiresAires
BrasiliBrasiliaa
Rio De Rio De JanieroJaniero
CaracaCaracass
BogotBogotaa
Others
Others
FalklanFalkland d
IslandsIslandsCape Cape HornHorn
Panam
a
Panam
a
Canal
Canal
The Falkland Islands The Falkland Islands or or Islas MalvinasIslas Malvinas
Falklands
• An archipelago located in Patagonia
• A British territory that enjoys internal self government
• The capital and only city is called Stanly
• Legal British citizens• Long history of island disputes
between the French, Portuguese and the British
Cape HornCape Horn
Cape Horn
• Named after a city in the Netherlands
• Located in Chile
• Ships do not have to make dangerous voyages, they can now use the Panama Canal
The Panama CanalThe Panama Canal
Panama Canal
• Located in the country of Panama, which is an isthmus- narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, usually with water on either side
• The canal connects the Atlantic to the Pacific via the Caribbean Sea.
• Construction of the canal began in 1881-1914. Many people died while building the canal due to the tropical climate and the mosquitoes. Some builders died of malaria.
Going Through the Panama Going Through the Panama CanalCanal
Atlantic Atlantic OceanOcean
Pacific Pacific OceanOcean
Gulf of Gulf of MexicoMexico
Caribbean Caribbean SeaSea
Amazon Amazon R.R.
Orinoco R.Orinoco R.
Uruguay Uruguay R.R.
Magdalena Magdalena R.R.
Sao Sao Francisco Francisco
R.R.
Lake Lake TiticacTiticac
aa
Lake Lake MaracaiMaracai
bobo
Rio de Rio de La PlataLa Plata
Parana Parana R.R.
Andes Mts.Andes Mts.
Sierra Sierra Madres Mts.Madres Mts.
Guiana HighlandsGuiana Highlands
Brazilian Brazilian HighlandsHighlands
PatagoniPatagonian an
PlateauPlateau
AmazoAmazon n
BasinBasin
Pam
pa
Pam
pa
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Mato Mato GrossGross
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Llan
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Llan
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Ata
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Ata
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Dese
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Mexico CityMexico City
HavannaHavannaPort-au-Port-au-PrincePrince
Panama Panama CityCity
SantiagSantiagoo
LimaLima
Buenos Buenos AiresAires
BrasiliBrasiliaa
Rio De Rio De JanieroJaniero
CaracaCaracass
BogotBogotaa
FalklanFalkland d
IslandsIslandsCape Cape HornHorn
Panam
a
Panam
a
Canal
Canal
Earthquake ZonesEarthquake Zones
Active VolcanoesActive Volcanoes
The Tropical HemisphereThe Tropical Hemisphere
LatinLatin
AmericaAmericann
ClimaticClimatic
ZonesZones
Very Varied Climate ZonesVery Varied Climate Zones
PrecipitationPrecipitation
TemperaturesTemperatures
ElevationElevation
Altitudinal Zonation:Altitudinal Zonation:Vertical ClimateVertical Climate
Amazon Rain ForestAmazon Rain Forest
On the Ground Floor On the Ground Floor of the Rain Forestof the Rain Forest
Three-Tiered VegetationThree-Tiered Vegetation
Three-Tiered CanopyThree-Tiered Canopy
Native Indians of the AmazonNative Indians of the Amazon
Jungle FaunaJungle Fauna
Jungle
• Fauna- the animals in a region or area
• Flora- the plants in a region or area
• Biota- the living things collectively in a region or area; the plants, animals and fungi
Minerals of the Amazon Minerals of the Amazon RegionRegion
DiamondsDiamonds
AmethystAmethyst
QuartzQuartz
BauxiteBauxite
Deforestation in the Deforestation in the AmazonAmazon
Original Forest CoverOriginal Forest CoverOriginal Forest CoverOriginal Forest Cover
Future Forest CoverFuture Forest CoverFuture Forest CoverFuture Forest Cover
Current Forest CoverCurrent Forest CoverCurrent Forest CoverCurrent Forest Cover
Agriculture and FishingAgriculture and Fishing
Banana PlantationBanana Plantation
Bananas
• Found in tropical climates
• Needs deep, fertile soil, in particular alluvial soil to grow
Harvesting Sugar CaneHarvesting Sugar Cane
Growing CoffeeGrowing Coffee
Rubber IndustryRubber Industry
Rubber
• Produced by latex in plants
• Trees are slightly cut, through the bark, to drain latex sap
• Stretchy, flexible and waerproof
Oil Drilling in the Gulf of Oil Drilling in the Gulf of MexicoMexico
Eco-TourismEco-Tourism
Drug Drug TraffickinTrafficking Routesg Routes
Population and ProjectionsPopulation and Projections
Population
LatinLatin
America’sAmerica’s
PopulatioPopulationn
DistributiDistributionon
Sao Paolo, BrazilSao Paolo, Brazil
Overcrowding in Overcrowding in Sao Paolo, BrazilSao Paolo, Brazil
Squatter SettlementsSquatter Settlementsin Major Latin American in Major Latin American
CitiesCities
Squatter Villages
• Slums/shanty towns or areas
• Poor
• Some of the residents may be immigrants
• Over-crowding
• Unsanitary conditions, air/water pollution