South America South America the planets 4 th

South America

South America, the planet's 4 th largest continent in land area at 6, 879, 000 sq. miles, Percent of Earth's Land: 12% South America Asia North Africa America

Important Physical Features Amazon River Andes Mts Atlantic Ocean Pacific Ocean Guiana Highlands Brazilian Highlands As well as many more

Amazon River Length: The Amazon River is 3, 976 miles long. To cross the USA = 3, 100 miles! -The world's second longest river. -Highest amount of water flowing down it. -Receives rain about 200 days a year. Rising water

The Amazon Rainforest is the world's greatest natural resource. -Worlds largest producer of oxygen. -what lies within? Cures for disease? -80 inches of rain per year.

Wild Life of the Amazon Jaguars Toucans Macaw Parrots Piranhas Anacondas and many more

Andes Mountains -one of the longest and one of the highest mountain ranges in the world. -stretch 4, 500 miles from north to south The Andes are separated into three natural regions. North - hot close to equator Central – mild weather South – cold due to Antarctica

Wild Life of the Andes Alpaca Andean Condor Chinchilla Llama Vicuna

Population – 349, 510, 000, 5 th largest population. Asia Africa Europe North America South America

South America is made up of 12 countries and 3 territories. Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Paraguay Peru Suriname Uruguay Venezuela Falkland Is. (Britain) French Guiana(France) Galapagos Is. (Ecuador) What are the five largest countries? What are the only two countries that are Landlocked? What are the only two countries that don't Border Brazil?

What is South America famous for? Colombian Coffee Exporting Citrus fruits Exporting of illegal drugs Incans Indians – Machu Picchu