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What is the Baja Peninsula?
What is the Gulf of California?
The gulf between the Baja Peninsula and mainland Mexico.
What river is referred to as Rio Grande/Rio Bravo del Norte?
The river that forms part of the border between the United States and Mexico.
What was the Gadsden Purchase?
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What is the Mexican Plateau?
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What does the Sierra Madre Occidental represent?
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What is the Sierra Madre del Sur?
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What is the Sierra Madre Oriental?
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What is the Yucatan Peninsula?
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What is the Volcanic Axis?
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What is Lake Nicaragua?
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What is the Isthmus of Panama?
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What is the Darien Gap?
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What are the Andes Mountains?
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What does Altiplano refer to?
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What is the Atacama Desert?
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What is the Patagonian Shield?
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What is the Orinoco Basin?
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What is the Amazon Rain Forest?
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What does Chaco refer to?
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What are the Pampas?
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What is Cape Horn?
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What is Mexico?
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What is Guatemala?
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What is El Salvador?
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What is Honduras?
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What is Nicaragua?
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What is Costa Rica?
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What is Panama?
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What is Colombia?
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What is Venezuela?
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What is Guyana?
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What is Ecuador?
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What are the Galapagos Islands?
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Study Notes
Geographic Features and Regions
- Baja Peninsula: A long, narrow peninsula located in Mexico, stretching south from California, bordered by the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of California.
- Gulf of California: Sea separating Baja California Peninsula from mainland Mexico, known for its biodiversity.
- Rio Grande/Rio Bravo del Norte: Major river forming part of the border between the United States and Mexico.
- Mexican Plateau: High flat region in Mexico, significant for agriculture and urban development.
- Sierra Madre Mountains: Includes three ranges; Occidental (west), Oriental (east), and del Sur (south), which are prominent mountain chains in Mexico.
Central American Geography
- Isthmus of Panama: Narrow land connection between North and South America, crucial for the Panama Canal.
- Darien Gap: Jungle region in Panama, known for its impassable terrain.
- Lake Nicaragua: The largest lake in Central America, home to freshwater sharks.
South American Geography
- Andes Mountains: The longest continental mountain range in the world, extending along the western edge of South America.
- Altiplano: High plateau between the Andes, known for its unique ecosystems.
- Atacama Desert: One of the driest places on Earth, located in Chile, characterized by its salt flats and rocky terrain.
- Guiana Shield: A geological formation that is thick with minerals in northeastern South America, covering parts of several countries.
- Brazilian Shield: An ancient geological region in Brazil with rich mineral deposits.
Major River Systems and Basins
- Orinoco Basin: A region surrounding the Orinoco River, rich in biodiversity and natural resources.
- Amazon Rain Forest: The world’s largest tropical rainforest, known for its immense biodiversity.
- Amazon River: The second longest river in the world, flowing through Brazil and several other countries.
South American Regions
- Pampas: Fertile plain in Argentina, important for agriculture, particularly cattle ranching.
- Chaco: Lowland area in South America known for its subtropical vegetation and wetlands.
- La Plata Basin: Large river basin encompassing areas of several South American countries.
Countries and Territories
- Mexico: The largest Spanish-speaking country in the world, known for its rich history and diverse cultures.
- Guatemala: Central American nation known for its Mayan heritage and volcanic landscapes.
- Belize: A small Central American country, famous for its barrier reef and biodiversity.
- Costa Rica: Known for its rich ecosystems and commitment to environmental sustainability.
Notable Islands
- Galapagos Islands: An Ecuadorian archipelago famous for its unique wildlife and biodiversity, contributing to Charles Darwin’s theory of evolution.
- Falkland Islands: British Overseas Territory located in the South Atlantic, known for its strategic location and wildlife.
Miscellaneous
- Volcanic Axis: A region running through Mexico to Central America characterized by volcanic activity.
- Negro River: A major river in Brazil, one of the largest tributaries of the Amazon.
- Parana River: A significant river in South America, flowing through several countries and feeding into the Rio de la Plata.
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