South America Geography
Published on Nov 26, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
ANDES MOUNTAINS
THE ANDES MOUNTAINS IS LOCATED ON THE WEST COAST OF SOUTH AMERICA.
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THE CITIES THAT THE ANDES RUN THROUGH ARE:
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- Peru
- Chile
- Bolivia and Argentina
Photo by Avraham Elias
CLIMATE AND VEGETATION
- The Andes climate ranges from a tropical climate to an icy climate, it just depends how high you climb.
- The Andes vegetation consists of mosses, lichens, and dwarf shrubs.
- The Andes livestock consists of llamas and sheep.
FACTS
- The Andes is 5,500 feet long.
- It's the longest mountain range in South America
THE COUNTRIES IT RUNS THROUGH ARE:
Mostly Brazil then goes to neighboring countries also.
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CLIMATE AND VEGETATION
- It is hot and humid
- The average temperature is 26 degrees Celsius
- Is the home to 60,000 species of trees.
Photo by Claudio.Ar
FACTS
- The largest rain forest in the world.
- About 20% of earths air is from here.
- The vegetation has been described as the lungs of our planet.
CLIMATE AND VEGETATION
- The climate is cool and mid-arid.
- And temperatures can be 3 degrees Celsius
- The vegetation consists of grass and shrubs
Photo by Avraham Elias
FACTS
- Originates northwest of lake titicaca
- Extends over 600 miles
- Rainfall in the altiplano decreases in the south
