Physical geography of North and South America
I can describe the key features of the physical geography of North and South America, including a range of landscapes and biomes.
- Year 5
Physical geography of North and South America
I can describe the key features of the physical geography of North and South America, including a range of landscapes and biomes.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- There is a diverse range of landscapes in North and South America.
- There is a diverse range of biomes in North and South America.
- The key physical features of North and South America can be investigated using a variety of resources.
Keywords
Physical geographical feature - A physical geographical feature is natural and has not been built by humans.
Landscape - A landscape is an area and its landforms and features that can be seen when viewed from another place.
Biome - Biomes are regions of the world with places that have similar climates, vegetation and animals that have adapted to living there.
Common misconception
The landscape in North and South America is mainly the same.
Use lesson to emphasise the diversity of landscapes in these continents.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these countries has a tropical climate?
Q2.Which of these countries has regions that have a polar climate?
Q3.Which of these is not a physical geographical feature?
Q4.Which of the following physical geographical features is no longer found in the UK?
Q5.What is a landscape?
Q6.What is a vegetation belt?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which country is Death Valley in?
Q2.Which mountain range stretches across the western edge of South America?
Q3.__________ are regions of the Earth whch have similar climates, landscapes, plants and animals.
Q4.Which of these is not a biome?
Q5.Which type of biome is found in the northernmost part of North America?
Q6.Match each biome with its description.
