South America physical geography

Question 1

What are the Andes Mountains?

Answer 1

Are a string of mountains ranges that stretch about 5,500 miles along the western side of the continent.

Question 2

How is the climate and vegetation in andes mountains?

Answer 2

The climate is cool and dry and the vegetation is few because of low temperature and high elevation

Question 3

What is the Amazon River Basin?

Answer 3

Is the largest river basin on earth, the river drains from the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean. The climate is warm and wet and different species of animals and plant live there.

Question 4

What is grassland?

Answer 4

Are wide open areas used from grazing and crops. Example The LLanos

Question 5

Where is the highest waterfall in the world?

Answer 5

Is in Venezuela and is called Angel Falls

Question 6

How is the conditions in the southern part of the continent?

Answer 6

The climate is mild, the elevation is low and the soil is rich.
Example, The Pampas in Argentina is ideal for growing alfalfa, corn and wheat.