South America: natural zones, regions and population
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
On a blank map mark South America’s natural zones (selva, savanna, pampa, Atacama, Patagonia).
Selva — Amazon basin; pampa — south-east; Atacama — Pacific coast; Patagonia — south.
2
At sea level it is +28 °C. If it falls 6 °C per 1 000 m, what is it at 2 000 m?
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3
Compare Amazonia and the Brazilian Plateau in two sentences.
Amazonia is a wet lowland with evergreen forest; the Brazilian Plateau is made of ancient rocks, has many savannas and is rich in minerals.
4
Why is protecting the Amazon forest important? Write two reasons.
The forest regulates climate and moisture and stores carbon; it is home to a huge number of plant and animal species.
5
South America had 419 million people in 2016. If it has about 440 million now, what is the increase in millions?
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