What is South America like?

In this lesson we are going to be virtually flying to South America which is in the southern hemisphere. First we will be filling our brains with facts about the population and how many countries are in South America. Then we will be learning about the physical features on this continent. It has lots of different elements! We will then be looking more in depth into the Amazon rainforest which is located in this wonderful continent.

What is South America like?

In this lesson we are going to be virtually flying to South America which is in the southern hemisphere. First we will be filling our brains with facts about the population and how many countries are in South America. Then we will be learning about the physical features on this continent. It has lots of different elements! We will then be looking more in depth into the Amazon rainforest which is located in this wonderful continent.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Fourth largest continent.
  2. Contains the longest river, highest waterfall, and the longest mountain range
  3. Contains the world's largest rainforest (the Amazon rainforest).
  4. Key landmarks
  5. Population of 422 million

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3 Questions

Q1.
How many countries are in North America?
21
Correct answer: 23
44
54
Q2.
What is the largest country in North America?
Correct answer: Canada
Greenland
Mexico
United States of America
Q3.
Which continents are smaller than North America?
Africa
Correct answer: Antarctica
Asia
Correct answer: Australia
Correct answer: Europe
Correct answer: South America

3 Questions

Q1.
How many countries are in South America?
Correct answer: 12
21
54
Q2.
What is the largest country in South America?
Correct answer: Brazil
Guyana
Venezuela
Q3.
Which continents are larger than South America?
Correct answer: Africa
Antarctica
Correct answer: Asia
Australia
Europe
Correct answer: North America

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UnitGeography / Seven Continents

Geography