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What is a biome?
What is a biome?
How does South America's extreme geographic variation contribute to its large number of biomes?
How does South America's extreme geographic variation contribute to its large number of biomes?
How is South America's human landscape influenced by indigenous populations?
How is South America's human landscape influenced by indigenous populations?
Study Notes
Biomes
- A biome is a large region of the Earth's surface that is characterized by a specific climate, vegetation, and animal life
South America's Geographic Variation and Biomes
- South America's extreme geographic variation contributes to its large number of biomes, including rainforests, grasslands, deserts, and mountains
- The continent's unique combination of geography and climate creates a wide range of ecosystems that support diverse plant and animal life
Human Landscape and Indigenous Populations
- South America's human landscape has been significantly influenced by indigenous populations, who have lived on the continent for thousands of years
- Indigenous populations have developed unique cultures, languages, and ways of life that are adapted to their specific biomes and ecosystems
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Test your knowledge of geography with this quiz on the absolute and relative location of a specific place. Learn about its coordinates, surrounding bodies of water, and its position in the Western and Southern Hemispheres.
