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Name __________________________________
Center III.
Geography/Social Studies
Student Materials:
Pencil
Center Materials:
Atlas
Map packet
I.
Read the South American facts together, located in the box below.
II.
Use the world map and complete the first map activity.
III.
Use the map of South America and complete the second map
activity.
South American Facts
South America is the fourth largest continent.
The equator crosses South America
It houses the world’s largest rainforest.
The world’s longest mountain chain is located there.
The Amazon River is the second largest river in the world and has
more water than any other river in the world.
There are 12 countries plus one state in South America. French
Guiana is a state belonging to France.
Many animals and many native tribes live in the rainforest.