Geography of the Caribbean and South America
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What is the name of the celebration in the Bahamas that is similar to Mardi Gras?

  • Carnival
  • Junkanoo (correct)
  • Rio Carnival
  • Reggae Sunsplash

    • What is the name of the mountain range that stretches the entire length of South America?

  • The Appalachian Mountains
  • The Rocky Mountains
  • The Andes (correct)
  • The Himalayas

    • What is the name of the river that flows through the world's largest tropical rainforest?

  • Magdalena River
  • Orinoco River
  • Amazon River (correct)
  • Rio Grande

    • What is the name of the famous Inca city located in mountainous, tropical forests?

    <p>Machu Picchu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the plate that is being pushed beneath the plate carrying South America?

    <p>Nazca Plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the region in South America that is ideal for agriculture?

    <p>Pampas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is winter a good time to travel to South America from the Northern Hemisphere?

    <p>The seasons are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the festival in Trinidad and Tobago that is similar to Mardi Gras?

    <p>Carnival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can help travelers get around South America?

    <p>Knowing a few key travel phrases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is distinctive about the continent of Australia?

    <p>It is the smallest, flattest, and driest continent in the world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it challenging to farm in certain regions of Australia?

    <p>It takes a large area to graze one sheep</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are most of Australia's cities located?

    <p>Along the coasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river is the largest drainage system in the world by volume of its flow?

    <p>Amazon River</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a popular tourist destination in Australia?

    <p>The Sydney Opera House</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be found in the northeast section of Australia?

    <p>The Great Barrier Reef</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which festival in Rio de Janeiro is considered the biggest in the world?

    <p>Rio Carnival</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mountain range does the Iguaçu River flow through?

    <p>Andes Mountain Range</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a popular adventure activity in Australia?

    <p>Excursions into the Outback</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is distinctive about Ayers Rock?

    <p>It is the world's largest single piece of stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated number of individual trees in the Amazon Rainforest?

    <p>390 billion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the height of the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro?

    <p>98 feet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which year was the first Carnival festival held in Rio de Janeiro?

    <p>1723</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which waterfall is located near Ocho Rios, Jamaica?

    <p>Dunn's River Falls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many species of trees are estimated to be in the Amazon Rainforest?

    <p>16,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Caribbean Attraction

    • Dunn's River Falls is a famous waterfall near Ocho Rios, Jamaica, attracting thousands of visitors each year.

    Amazon River and Rainforest

    • The Amazon River is the largest drainage system in the world by volume of flow and basin area.
    • The river is at least 4,000 miles (6,400 km) long, making it slightly shorter than the Nile River.
    • The Amazon represents over half of the planet's remaining rainforests, with 390 billion individual trees divided into 16,000 species.

    Rio Carnival

    • The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is considered the biggest carnival in the world, with two million people attending daily.
    • The first Carnival festival in Rio occurred in 1723.

    Christ the Redeemer

    • Christ the Redeemer is a colossal statue of Jesus Christ at the summit of Mount Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro, southeastern Brazil.
    • The statue was completed in 1931, stands 98 feet (30 meters) tall, and has become an emblem of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil.

    Iguazu Falls

    • Iguazu Falls is a series of cataracts on the Iguaçu River, 14 miles (23 km) above its confluence with the Alto (Upper) Paraná River, at the Argentina-Brazil border.

    South America

    • South America is the fourth-largest continent, extending from the Caribbean Sea to the Antarctic Circle.
    • The Andes mountain range stretches the entire length of South America, with many active volcanoes.
    • The central-southern area of South America has pampas, or plains, ideal for agriculture and grazing animals.
    • The Amazon River and its tributaries flow through the world's largest tropical rainforest.

    Traveling in South America

    • Travelers can visit metropolitan cities, beautiful beaches, and the Amazon rainforest, which covers 5 million square kilometers.
    • South America is home to the richest abundance of plants and animals in the world, as well as many pre-Columbian historical sites like Machu Picchu.
    • Learning a few words in the local language can go a long way in making travel experiences more enjoyable.

    Australia and Oceania

    • Australia is the smallest, flattest, and driest continent in the world (except for Antarctica).
    • It is also the least populous, with less than 20 million inhabitants.
    • Australia's greatest resource is space, but less than 10% of the land can be farmed or cultivated.

    Traveling in Australia

    • Virtually all of Australia's cities are located on its coasts, with 85% of Australians living in cities.
    • Major cities like Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, and Sydney offer excellent accommodations and amenities.
    • Travelers can explore the "Outback," visit the Great Barrier Reef, or climb Ayers Rock, the world's largest single piece of stone.

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