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Latin America – Physical Geography

Latin America – Physical Geography. A. Vertical Climate Zones. 4. Tierra Helada = frozen land 3. Tierra Fria = cold land 2. Tierra Templada = temperate land 1. Tierra Caliente = hot land. A. Vertical Climate Zones. Check out p. 208 Intro: Different crops grow at different elevations

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Latin America – Physical Geography

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  1. Latin America – Physical Geography

  2. A. Vertical Climate Zones 4. Tierra Helada = frozen land 3. Tierra Fria = cold land 2. Tierra Templada = temperate land 1. Tierra Caliente = hot land

  3. A. Vertical Climate Zones • Check out p. 208 Intro: • Different crops grow at different elevations • The HIGHER the elevation, the COLDER the climate.

  4. A. Vertical Climate Zones • Sketch a diagram the explains vertical climate zones 1. Sketch a fictional mountain 2. Label vertical climate zone - Include the elevation 3. Sketch two examples of the crops that are grown in each zone • For Tierra Helada sketch a llama

  5. B. El Nino How it happens: • Pacific Ocean water temperature changes • This changes wind patterns

  6. B. El Nino Effects: • Brings flooding to regions near the Pacific Ocean. • Causes mudslides and reduces fishing industry

  7. B. El Nino - Frayer EL NINO

  8. El Nino – Cut away box • Add a cut-away box in the Pacific Ocean that explains El Nino’s effects on Latin America. • Place this on the physical map side

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