Key learning points

1. There is a diverse range of landscapes and several major river systems in North and South America.
2. There is a diverse range of climate zones in North and South America.
3. There is a diverse range of biomes and vegetation belts in North and South America.
4. The key physical features of North and South America can be investigated using resources including atlases and maps.

Keywords

• Weather - The weather of a place is the day to day condition of the atmosphere, e.g. sunny, snowing, warm etc.

• Climate - Climate describes the average weather conditions over a long period of time.

• Latitude - Lines of latitude are imaginary lines on Earth showing position north or south of the Equator, measured in degrees.

• Equator - The Equator is an imaginary line encircling Earth at 0° latitude and is an equal distance from the North Pole and the South Pole.

Common misconception