SOUTH AMERICA PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY PROJECT

AMAZON RIVER

• Northern part of South America
• Warm temperature and rain
• Flows mostly through Brazil and Peru
• Tropical rainforest and variety of trees

AMAZON RIVER FACTS

• 4,000 miles long
• Ends at Atlantic Ocean
• Largest river in the world

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ANDES MOUNTAINS

• Located on western coast of South America
• Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Venezuela
• Climate changes drastically throughout the year
• Small plants in Polyepis Forest

ANDES MOUNTAINS FACTS

• Longest mountain range in the world
• Highest point is Aconcagua
• 4,500 miles long

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ATACAMA DESERT

• West of Andes Mountain on the Pacific coast
• Chile, Peru, Bolivia, Argentina
• Climate lacks precipitation, arid & dry
• Some cacti but lacks insects and fungi

ATACAMA DESERT FACTS

• Covers over 40,000 sq miles
• Driest desert in the world
• Soil is like that found on Mars

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