Geo 1

• At 6.
88 million square miles, it is the

fourth largest continent on Earth and the
fifth largest in population.
• The continent is barely connected to
North America through the Isthmus of
Panama and is almost completely
surrounded by the Pacific, Atlantic and
Caribbean Oceans.
• The geography of South America is
dominated by the Andes Mountain
Range and the Amazon River (second
longest river in the world).
WHERE ARE THE ANDES MOUNTAINS?
HOW LONG IS THE ANDES MOUNTAINS RANGE?
HOW HIGH ARE THE ANDES MOUNTAINS?

ANDES HIGHEST PEAK?
WHAT IS THE CLIMATE OF THE ANDES MOUNTAINS?
HOW OLD ARE THE ANDES MOUNTAINS?
WHAT PLANTS GROW IN THE ANDES?
WHAT CROPS ARE GROWN IN THE ANDES?

WHAT ANIMALS CAN BE FOUND IN THE ANDES?
WHAT MINERALS ARE FOUND IN THE ANDES MOUNTAINS?
WHAT IS THE POPULATION OF THE ANDES?

WHEN IS THE BEST TIME TO VISIT THE ANDES?
Ecuador
 Its area is 103,930 sq. mi

 The western lowlands on the coast contain a tropical rain forest
in the north, but become extremely dry in the south. The
eastern lowlands are part of the Amazon basin, and are largely
covered by tropical rainforest. The rivers Putumayo, Napo, and
Pastaza flow through this area.
Mount Chimborazo
COTOPAXI A mountain peak, rising to 20,702 feet. It is the surface of
the Earth that is farther from the Earth’s centre. An
 which reaches an altitude inactive volcano with many craters, it last erupted over 10
of 19,347 ft. centuries ago. It is heavily glaciated, from about 15,400
feet.
Galapagos Islands Galapagos tortoise
-lie about 650 mi (1,040 km) off the coast
Laguna Quilotoa
Cinchona
is a water-filled crater lake with 3-kilometre
wide. It was formed when the volcano
erupted in about the thirteenth century AD. It
is about 250 meters deep and is characterized
by its stunningly bright turquoise color.
Located at Pujilí Canton, Cotopaxi Province,
Ecuador.
Climate
The mountain valleys have a year-round temperate climate and

a humid subtropical climate exists in coastal areas and
rainforest in lowlands. The country has two primary seasons
that are differentiated by the distribution of rainfall: the rainy
season and the summer or dry season.
Peru
-it’s area is 496,225 sq. mi

LAKE TITICACA
-straddling the border between Peru and Bolivia in the Andes Mountains, is one of South
America’s world’s largest lakes with no ocean outlet and the world’s highest navigable body
of water. It is 125 mi in length and 69 mi in wide, which is not quite half as large as Lake
Ontario; but it lies at an altitude of 12,507 ft above sea level.
Huascarán National Park
Situated in the Cordillera Blanca, the world's highest tropical

mountain range, Mount Huascarán rises to 6,768 m above sea-
level. The deep ravines watered by numerous torrents, the
glacial lakes and the variety of the vegetation make it a site of
spectacular beauty. It was designated as a World Heritage Site
in 1985 by UNESCO. A twin-summit mountain, popular with
mountaineers & climbers.
Peruvian Inca Orchid
-the national dog of the Andean country. This dog has a great
history, dating back to pre-Inca times. It was venerated by
ancient cultures, finding many sculptures dedicated to this
particular canine.
Cantua buxifolia
-it is said to represent freedom, hope, and patriotism in Peru

due to its bright red petals, which match the colors of the
Peruvian flag.
Bolivia
-it’s area is 424,164 sq. mi
Region
Broken into 6 regions:
-The Andes
-The Altiplano
-The Yungas
-The Highland Valleys
-The Gran Chaco
-The Tropical Lowlands
The Andes
2 major branches of the Andes that make up the region.
This is where the highest point is located
The Altiplano
The word "altiplano" means high plains, but isn't really flat
Mostly treeless, and generally cold and windy
The Yungas
Located on the eastern side of the Andes and upper Amazon
basin
mostly undeveloped due to its geographic and geologic

characteristics
The highland valleys
The central-south part of the country.
This is where the majority of fruits and vegetables in the

country come from.
The Gran Chaco

Located on the southeastern area of the country, it borders
Argentina and Paraguay
With it being so harsh and isolated, it has one of the most

diverse ecosystems
The Tropical Lowlands

made up of 2 major basins: the upper amazon in the north, and
the Parana in the south east
All of the region has hot and humid climate, with rain possible
all year round
Laguna Corani
-is a lake in the Chapare Province, Cochabamba Department,

Bolivia. Corani Lake has an elevation of 3253 metres.
Climate
It ranges from humid and tropical to cold and

semiarid. In many areas of the country, winters
are dry and summers are wet, and the altitude of
cities like La Paz keeps things relatively cool. April
through October is winter, which is mostly cold
and dry.
The kantuta (Cantua buxifolia) The patujú (Heliconia rostrata)
Andean Flamingo
Guyana
-with a land area of 83,000 sq. mi.
-the third-smallest country in South America after Suriname

and Uruguay. The name Guyana (from Arawak Wayana)
means "Land of many waters.”
Geographic Zones
Guyana can be divided into three main geographic regions or

zones:
the coastal plain
the white sand belt
the interior highlands
KAIETEUR FALLS
-is a high-volume waterfall on the Potaro River in central

Guyana, Potaro-Siparuni region. It is 226 meters (741 ft) when
measured from its plunge over a sandstone and conglomerate
cliff to the first break. The “largest single drop” waterfall in the
world which is often misinterpreted as “tallest single drop.”
However, it is likely one of the most powerful waterfalls in the
world.
Climate
Guyana has a tropical climate with almost uniformly high

temperatures and humidity. Seasonal temperature variations
are slight, particularly along the coast. Rainfall is generally high,
with the heaviest in the north and the lightest in the south and
interior.
For much of its geologic history, South America was part
of a supercontinent comprised of many southern
hemispheric landmasses. South America was created as a
result of the breakup of the supercontinent of Pangea. South
America rifted away from Africa (140 Ma). The last connection
between South America and Africa was at ~105 million years
ago.

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• At 6.

88 million square miles, it is the

HOW HIGH ARE THE ANDES MOUNTAINS?

WHAT IS THE CLIMATE OF THE ANDES MOUNTAINS?

HOW OLD ARE THE ANDES MOUNTAINS?

WHAT PLANTS GROW IN THE ANDES?

WHAT CROPS ARE GROWN IN THE ANDES?

WHAT IS THE POPULATION OF THE ANDES?

 Its area is 103,930 sq. mi

The mountain valleys have a year-round temperate climate and

-it’s area is 496,225 sq. mi

Situated in the Cordillera Blanca, the world's highest tropical

-it is said to represent freedom, hope, and patriotism in Peru

This is where the highest point is located

Mostly treeless, and generally cold and windy

mostly undeveloped due to its geographic and geologic

This is where the majority of fruits and vegetables in the

The Gran Chaco

With it being so harsh and isolated, it has one of the most

The Tropical Lowlands

-is a lake in the Chapare Province, Cochabamba Department,

It ranges from humid and tropical to cold and

-with a land area of 83,000 sq. mi.

-the third-smallest country in South America after Suriname

Guyana can be divided into three main geographic regions or

-is a high-volume waterfall on the Potaro River in central

Guyana has a tropical climate with almost uniformly high

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