Question

chapter 7, lesson 1: the first americans
directions: answer the following questions in complete sentences. be sure to change your writing/font by bolding or highlighting.
geography of the americas
a diverse region

1. what are the four main geographical areas of the americas?

towering mountains

1. in which region of the americas do mountain chains run nearly the entire length?
2. which two mountain ranges are in the western north america?
3. where is the tallest mountain in north america? what is it called?

rolling plains

1. what is one common feature of the great plains and the pampas?
2. what is a feature of the amazon basin that makes it different or unique from the other plains

rushing rivers

1. what is the largest river system in north america? in south america?
2. how do you think the people that live near these rivers use them?

Explanation:

1. The four main geographical areas of the Americas are generally considered to be North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
2. Mountain chains run nearly the entire length of the western region of the Americas.
3. In western North - America, the two major mountain ranges are the Rocky Mountains and the Coast Ranges.
4. The tallest mountain in North America is Denali (formerly known as Mount McKinley), located in Alaska.
5. A common feature of the Great Plains and the Pampas is that they are both vast grassland regions.
6. The Amazon Basin is unique among plains because it is home to the world's largest tropical rainforest and has an extremely high level of biodiversity.
7. The largest river system in North America is the Mississippi - Missouri River system, and in South America, it is the Amazon River system.
8. People living near these rivers may use them for drinking water, irrigation for agriculture, transportation, fishing, and recreation.

Answer:

1. North America, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.
2. The western region.
3. The Rocky Mountains and the Coast Ranges.
4. In Alaska; Denali.
5. They are both vast grassland regions.
6. It is home to the world's largest tropical rainforest and has high biodiversity.
7. Mississippi - Missouri River system in North America; Amazon River system in South America.
8. For drinking water, irrigation, transportation, fishing, and recreation.