Latin American Physical Features

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Latin American Physical Features Quiz yourself, can you guess the answers?

Click on a physical feature and then decide… 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

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 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

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

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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