Natural Regions of Peru

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Which region of Peru is indicated by the green color on the map?

  • Selva (correct)
  • Costa
  • Sierra

Which region of Peru is indicated by the turquoise color on the map?

  • Selva
  • Sierra
  • Costa (correct)

What is the name of the city located in the region marked with the turquoise color in the inset map?

Lima

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Selva

A natural region in Peru characterized by dense tropical forests.

Sierra

The mountainous region of Peru, often includes high peaks and valleys.

Costa

The coastal region of Peru along the Pacific Ocean.

Map Colors

Colors on the map represent different natural regions of Peru.

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Scale Bar

A tool on the map that shows distances in kilometers.

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Compass Rose

A symbol on the map indicating the cardinal directions.

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Light Olive Green

Color representing the Selva region on the map.

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Teal/Turquoise

Color representing the Costa region on the map.

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Orange

Color representing the Sierra region on the map.

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Study Notes

Natural Regions of Peru

  • Peru is divided into three major natural regions: Selva, Sierra, and Costa.
  • Selva: A tropical rainforest region, located in the eastern part of the country. This region is associated with specific crops and resources found there.
  • Sierra: A high-elevation mountainous region, spanning a significant area of central Peru. This region is characterized by a variety of agricultural practices and altitudes.
  • Costa: A coastal region, located along the Pacific Ocean. This region is known for diverse coastal ecosystems and specific crops dependent on its climate.
  • The map visualizes these regions by color-coding, with distinct colors for Selva, Sierra, and Costa, highlighting the geographical distribution across Peru. Locations like Tumbes, Loreto, Amazon, Piura, Lambayeque,Cajamarca, San Martín, La Libertad, Ancash, Ucayali, Huánuco, Pasco, Junín, Madre de Dios, Callao, Lima, Huancavelica, Ica, Ayacucho, Apurimac, Cusco, Arequipa, Moquegua and Tacna are clearly marked.

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