Latin AmericanPhysical Features

Quiz yourself, can you guess the answers?

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Central America or South America?

Rio Grande

Andes Mountains

Orinoco River

Amazon River

Yucatan Peninsula

Lake Titicaca

Atacama Desert

Rio de la Plata

Isthmus of Panama

Tierra Del Fuego

Most of the Rio Grande River is not navigable due to its shallow, winding path through steep

canyons.

Central America

Or

South America

The world’s longest contiguous mountain range, the Andes Mountains.

Central America or South America

The Amazon River is the world’s second longest river.

Central America or South America

The Yucatan Peninsula separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea. Tourists love it here!

Central America

Or

South America

The Orinoco River, source of hydroelectric power.

Central America or South America

Lake Titicaca is located in the Andes Mts. The lake’s islands are the legendary birthplace of the Inca. You can

still find ruins there!

Central America

Or

South America

The Atacama Desert is located in northern Chile.

Central America or South America

Rio de la Plata is an estuary formed by the Uruguay River and the Parana

River.

Central America or South America

Tierra del Fuego means Land of Fire.

Central America

or

South America

The Isthmus of Panama is a narrow strip of land about 40 miles wide. The Panama Canal is here.

Central America or South America

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