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Physical Geography of South America

Published on Nov 28, 2015

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Physical Geography of South America

By: Dane Walker
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Andes Mountains

Located in western South America
Photo by ShutterRunner
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Countries

  • Venezuala, Chile,
  • Colombia, Bolivia,
  • Ecuador, Peru,
  • Argentina
Photo by gbaku
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Climate/Vegetation

  • Tropical at lower elevations
  • Mild climate midway up
  • 15,000+ ft. low temp., icy winds
  • Moss, lichen, dwarf shrub,
  • Sugar cane, corn, potato
Photo by blmiers2
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Interesting Facts

  • 10,000+ ft. have llamas and sheep
  • 5,500 ft. long
  • World's second-highest range
Photo by bertdennisonphotography
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Llanos

Located in northern South America
Photo by John Englart (Takver)
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Countries

  • Colombia
  • Venezuala
Photo by VinothChandar
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Climate/Vegetation

  • Warm
  • Rainfall average: 45-180 in.
  • Soybeans
  • Wheat
Photo by ecstaticist
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Interesting Facts

  • 220,000 square miles
  • Includes cattle ranches and farms
Photo by Jason A. Samfield
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Brazilian Highlands

Located in eastern South America
Photo by Luigi_Alesi
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Countries

  • Brazil
Photo by WanderingtheWorld (www.ChrisFord.com)
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Climate/Vegetation

  • Tropical in north
  • Plateaus
  • Hills
  • Rainfall average: 15-30 in.
  • Moss, bamboo
Photo by ecstaticist
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Interesting Facts

  • Covers 1/4 of South America
  • South includes manufacturing
Photo by Arian Zwegers

Dane Walker