Chapter 13 Section 1

Focus Question What are favelas?

South America 13 countries Remaining 12 are Separated into 3 regions Brazil is the largest (Own Unit) Remaining 12 are Separated into 3 regions Northern tropics Andean Region Southern region

Guianas Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana Located on the Atlantic Coast Contain the Rain Forest Population: 1 million Region contains differences throughout Speak several languages Have different ethnicities

Venezuela 24 million people Speak Spanish Waterfalls and Grasslands Contain large plantations, rivers, and waterfalls Elevation and Climate Affect the weather Oil Rich Region Contains large oil reserves OPEC

Columbia Columbia's main legal crop is coffee Produces 20% Marijuana and Cocaine fuel the economy Drug violence Marijuana is their main crop (illegal) Cocaine is their main Export Political Conflict People trying to take over Violent nation Drug Cartel

Section 2 Andean Countries

Physical Characteristics Stretches the entire pacific coast of South America Divided into three distinctive regions Plains, highlands, forests Countries Ecuador Peru Bolivia Chile

Physical Characteristics Coastal Plain Atacama Desert, beaches, Highlands 6,500-16,000 feet Timber line Point at which continuous forest vegetation cannot grow. Tropical Forests Lush rainforests Selva Lacks a large human population

Characteristics Region is rich in resources Economic Activities Humans Copper, tin, gold, silver, minerals Economic Activities Vertical trade People at different elevations trade goods Humans Native Americans make up 25-55% population Developed unusual characteristics

Countries Ecuador Peru Large Incan heritage Most people are of Indian descent 10% are of European Descent Own most of the land Resources: Oil Peru 45% population Indian descent Small population controls the wealth Resources: Oil, Llamas, Alpacas

Countries Bolivia Chile Landlocked country Mostly Indians Climate varies with altitude Chile Only 100 miles wide Sells most goods (crops to the U.S.) Most people live below the poverty line

How many regions is South America made up of? Focus Question How many regions is South America made up of?

Chapter 13 Section 3

Focus Question What is the peidmont?

The Southern Grassland Countries Made up of three countries Uruguay Paraguay Argentina Made up of 5 regions Great Rivers Andean Region Tropical Lowlands Grasslands Patagonia

People of the region Majority of the population are Farmers and Ranchers Sheep, Cattle, Cotton, Fruits, Grains, Coffee Has a large Indian population 20% of the population is Indians Mestizos and Mullatos live in the region

Regions of the Southern Countries Great Rivers Formed by 4 rivers Uruguay, Pilcomayo, Paraguay, and Prana Provides the shipping routes of the region Large cities are located on the rivers Moderate climates Andean Region Region within the Andes mountains Highest peeks in the western hemisphere Cold climate Tropical Lowlands Hunting region Climate varies by season

Regions of The Southern Countries Grasslands Pampas Breadbasket of south America Produce 80% of the grain and 70% of the meat Moderate climates Patagonia Plateau Dry and cold Sheep capitol of south America