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

2. 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

3. Most of the Rio Grande River is not navigable due to its shallow, winding path through steep canyons.
Central America Or
South America

4. Central America or South America
The world’s longest contiguous mountain range, the Andes Mountains.
Central America or South America

5. The Amazon River is the world’s second longest river.
Central America or South America

6. The Yucatan Peninsula separates the Gulf of Mexico from the Caribbean Sea. Tourists love it here!
Central America Or
South America

7. The Orinoco River, source of hydroelectric power.
Central America or South America

8. 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

9. The Atacama Desert is located in northern Chile.
Central America or South America

10. 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

11. Tierra del Fuego means Land of Fire.
Central America or
South America

12. 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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