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.
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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little rainfall and vegetation
found in cool climates with moderate rainfall
area of open land with grasses, shrubs and sometimes trees
found in areas of high rainfall