Exploring the World (one continent at a time)

Map Skills Find the continent you live on below on the map and then determine what direction you would travel to get to South America by using the compass rose. Fill in the blank---”I need to go ____________ to get to South America.” (N, S, E or W)

Map Skills Practice your map skills by clicking on the link below and playing the continent map game. When you are finished playing, come back to this powerpoint presentation. ntinents.htm ntinents.htm

South America Fourth largest continent South Pacific Ocean borders South America on the left South Atlantic Ocean borders South America on the right 13 Countries – Brazil is the biggest country Landmarks include Angel Falls, Amazon River, Andes Mountains, Atacama Desert, Amazon Rainforest Spanish and Portuguese-two most popular languages

Angel Falls Highest waterfall in the world Located in Venezuela More than a half mile long at 3,212

Amazon River Second longest river in the world – 4000 miles long Home to the Amazon River dolphin Starts in the mountains of Peru, flows through the Amazon Rain Forest and empties out into the Atlantic Ocean through Brazil Huge cargo ships can sail on this river

Andes Mountains Longest mountain chain (4,200 miles) in the world and one of the highest Runs along the west coast of South America Some of these mountains are still active volcanoes People live in these mountains raising sheep, llamas and alpacas

Atacama Desert Known as the driest place on earth There are some places that rain as never been recorded Located along the coast of South America in Chile Is considered “moon-like” because it is so barren looking

The Amazon Rain Forest Amazon Rain Forest video Amazon Rain Forest video

The Four Layers of the Rainforest Emergent layer – this is the top layer of the rain forest. These tall trees get the most sun and rain. The harpy eagle, blue morpho butterflies, macaws, vultures and some monkeys are animals you will see at this layer Canopy layer – this is the second layer. These smaller trees that form this layer are very close to each other preventing most of the rain from going down to the lower layers. Sloths, monkeys, bats, iguanas and snakes can be found in this layer. Understory layer – this layer is very dark; not much sunlight gets through these close-knit, small trees. Bats, snakes, monkeys, frogs, wild cats, owls and lizards live in this layer. Forest floor – this is the bottom layer and it is very dark and quiet. There are small ferns and bushes. The forest soil gets its nutrients from the decomposing trees and leaves and dead animals. Animals that live in this layer are anteaters, frogs, snakes, armadillos, tapirs and ocelots.

Types of Animals Fish Has fins, scales, and lives in water Reptile Has scales and a backbone Amphibian Only animal that starts life in the water and spends the second half of its’ life on land

Types of Animals Mammal Animal covered with fur or hair; gives birth to live babies Bird The only animal that has feathers and wings

Harpy Eagle Found in the emergent layer Bird - one of the largest and most powerful in the world Talons can be as big as a grizzly bear’s claw Carnivore (meat eater) Endangered Three feet tall with wingspan of 6 ½ feet Harpy Eagle video

Toucan Found in the canopy layer Has an enormous, colorful beak Omnivore (eats meat and plants) Bird Known as one of the noisiest birds in the jungle Considered clowns of the rainforest

Howler Monkey Found in the canopy layer Loudest monkey and loudest animal in the world Mammal Herbivore (eats plants and fruit) In decline due to loss of habitat Prehensile tail Howler Monkey video

Jaguar Found in the understory layer Largest cat in South America (3 rd largest in the world) Mammal Endangered Carnivores (meat eaters) Nocturnal Very good swimmers Only predator is humans

Blue Poison Dart Frog Found in the understory layer Extremely poisonous skin Eat insects (insectivore) Amphibian Bright colors warn predators that it is poison Its’ poison is used by South American Indians on the tips of their hunting arrows

Anaconda Found on the forest floor Biggest snake in the world Cold-blooded reptile Smells with its tongue Has no fangs Carnivore (eats meat) Nocturnal Lives in swamps in the rain forest

Black Caiman Found on the forest floor Cold-blooded reptile Carnivore (eats meat) Nocturnal Can grow up to 20 feet long Swallows prey whole Lives in lakes of the rainforest Good swimmer

Piranha Found in the Amazon River Fresh water fish Found in lakes and streams Carnivore (meat eater) Teeth will be replaced if broken Predators include caimans, turtles, snakes, birds and people

Electric Eel Found on the forest floor Fish Generates electricity- will shock its’ prey Grows to eight feet long Surfaces to gulp air Electric shock will get stronger as this fish gets older

Galapagos Tortoise Lives on the Galapagos Islands Can live up to 150 years old Reptile Herbivore (eats plants and fruits) Store food and water so well, doesn’t have to eat or drink for a year Endangered species

Rainforest Matchup Game - Part 1 AnimalsType of Animal A.mammal B.fish C.reptile D.amphibian E.bird B 1 C 2 E 3 A 4 D 5 Correct - Click anywhere to continue Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue You answered this correctly! Your answer: The correct answer is: You did not answer this question completely You must answer the question before continuing Submit Clear You must answer the question before continuing Correct - Click anywhere to continue

Rainforest Matchup Game - Part 2 AnimalsTypes of Animal A.Fish B.Mammal C.Bird D.Reptile C 6 A 7 D 8 B 9 Correct - Click anywhere to continue Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue You answered this correctly! Your answer: The correct answer is: You did not answer this question completely You must answer the question before continuing Submit Clear

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