GEOGRAPHY
Use the scale on the physical map of South America to estimate the length in miles across the widest part of Brazil.
GEOGRAPHY
On an outline map, label the countries of South America. What factors do you think determine their political boundaries?
EARTH SCIENCE
Examine the east coast of South America and the west coast of Africa on the world map to complete the following. Does the shape of the east coast of South America conform to the shape of the east or west side of the mid-ocean ridge in the Atlantic Ocean?
GEOGRAPHY
Create a map of South America that shows which countries were settled by the Spanish, Portuguese, British, Dutch, and French during the colonial era.
GEOGRAPHY
What physical feature connects Central America to South America?
INTEGRATED MATH
You often can color small maps directly from the map, without translating to a graph model. However, using a graph model is essential when the maps are more complicated. The map of South America can be colored either directly or by using a graph-coloring model. a. Color a copy of the map of South America directly. Use as few colors as possible and make sure that no two bordering countries have the same color. b. Represent the map as a graph. Then color the vertices of the graph with as few colors as possible. c. Did you use the same number of colors in Parts a and b?
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Which of the following is an example of a scientist's physical model? A. a crash-test dummy for a car company B. a diagram of the structure of an atom C. a map of Denver, Colorado D. a satellite image of South America
PREALGEBRA
Maria spent 15 days traveling in South America. How many hours did she spend traveling in South America? ________ hours
WORLD HISTORY
Who inhabited early South America?
GEOGRAPHY
What are the physical features of South America?
WORLD HISTORY
Who inhabited early South America?
EARTH SCIENCE
Why are Africa and South America moving apart?
GEOGRAPHY
Which is the northernmost of the great rivers of South America?
GEOGRAPHY
Describe how countries in South America have established transnational and international relationships. Include examples of relations among the countries within South America and countries around the world.
GEOGRAPHY
a. What have been some obstacles to democratic government in South America? b. What was the extent of the Inca empire in South America? c. What are some of the arts and crafts of the region?
EARTH SCIENCE
Examine the east coast of South America and the west coast of Africa on the world map to complete the following. Does the shape of the west coast of Africa conform to the shape of the east or west side of the mid-ocean ridge in the Atlantic Ocean?
GEOGRAPHY
Which countries form the northern edge of South America?
WORLD HISTORY
What characteristics defined the early civilizations of South America?
WORLD HISTORY
What characteristics defined the early civilizations of South America?
GEOGRAPHY
How did the Andes affect settlement in South America?
GEOGRAPHY
What are three factors that create tensions in South America?
BIOLOGY
Infer what might have happened to the South American population of beech trees if South America had drifted south instead of west.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Which of the following is NOT a cause of the El Nino-Southern Oscillation? (a) The position of Australia with respect to South America, (b) A reversal of trade wind direction, (c) Movement of warm surface water from east to west, (d) A buildup of warm water along the coast of South America, (e) Upwelling of water along the coast of South, America.
GEOGRAPHY
Name and describe the two inland grasslands areas of South America.
GEOGRAPHY
How does climate affect human activities in South America?