Sur América Parte 2: La Geografía (South America Part 2: The Geography)
Use the word bank to complete the descriptions below.
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Amazon Great Water Oceans
Andes Mountains Iguazú Falls Sea
Atacama Desert Lake Titicaca Tierra del Fuego
Ecuador marine iguana Vinicunca
Galapagos Islands
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1. Oceans and Seas: Sur América is bordered by the Atlantic and Pacific _________________, as well as
the Caribbean ____________________.
2. __________________________________________________: The world’s highest lake, on the border of Peru
and Bolivia, inhabited by the Uru, a tribe that lives on floating islands made of papyrus.
3. __________________________________________________: The Earth’s driest and oldest desert, with
interesting geographical features and a network of space telescopes and observatories.
4. Amazon Rainforest: Home of the __________________________ River and millions of species of plants,
insects, and animals.
5. __________________________________________________: A group of islands belonging to Ecuador that is
home to many unique subspecies plants and animals, including the giant tortoise,
___________________________________________, and giant daisy trees.
6. __________________________________________________: A group of islands at the southern point of Sur
América known for its beautiful mountains, lakes, and glaciers.
7. Equator: The Equator is the widest point in Earth’s diameter and runs through the countries of
____________________, Colombia, and Brasil where it crosses Sur América.
8. ________________________________________________: The name of this impressive waterfall on the border
of Argentina and Brasil means “______________________________________” in the Guaraní language.
9. __________________________________________________: This mountain in Perú is known for being vibrantly
colored due to its mineral makeup and weathering patterns, and is also called “Rainbow
Mountain” because of its many colors.
10.__________________________________________________: This is the longest mountain range in the world,
and is home to more than 50 volcanos, impressive glaciers, and the ruins of native civilizations.
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