Transcript The Geography of Latin America

The Geography of Latin
America
Sixth Grade Social Studies
Georgia Performance Standard
• SS6G3: The student will explain the
impact of
Location
Climate
Natural resources
Population distribution
• On Latin America and the Caribbean.
Essential Questions
What impact can location and climate have
on Latin America and the Caribbean?
How do Latin America and the Caribbean’s
natural resources influence the economy?
Why are some places in Latin America and
the Caribbean more populated than other
places?
Mexico
• Location
• The country is
located south of
the United
States. On the
west is the
Pacific Ocean
and on the east is
the Gulf of
Mexico and the
Caribbean Sea.
Mexico’s Climate
• The climate tends to be dry and warm,
although it varies by region
• Hottest = June-August
• Wettest June – August
Population and Area of Mexico
• Population:
111,000,000
• Area: 760,000 square
miles
Where do People Live in Mexico?
• Urban Areas: 77%
• Rural Areas: 23%
• Nearly 20% of the people live in the area
of Mexico City.
• Mexico is the second most populated
country in Latin America.
• It is the largest Spanish-speaking country
in the world.
Trade in Mexico
• Mexico has a mixture of new and old
industries.
• Mexico recently expanded railroads,
airports, and electric generating plants.
• Mexico has 7 major seaports
• Mexico’s exports include manufactured
goods, oil and oil products, silver, fruits,
vegetables, coffee, and cotton
Mexico’s Tourist Industry
Venezuela
• It is located in the
northeast part of South
America
• It is just north of the
equator.
• It is bordered on the
North by the Caribbean
Sea and the Atlantic
Ocean.
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Venezuela
• Venezuela has mountains that are located
in the north, central plains, with plateaus
and low mountains in the south.
• Venezuela has about 3% of arable land.
• Most of the land is better for pasture than
crops.
Venezuela’s Climate
It has a hot and tropical climate
It is cooler in the mountains.
The rain varies by region.
Venezuela gets about 16 inches on the
coast
The mountains get over 100 inches of rain.
Venezuela’s Natural Resources
• Petroleum, natural gas, iron ore, gold,
bauxite
• Hydroelectric power and diamonds
Population and Area of Venezuela
• Population: 28,000,000
• Area: 350,000 square miles
Where do people live in
Venezuela?
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Urban Areas; 88%
Rural Areas: 12%
Caracas is the largest city.
Most people in Venezuela live in the
northern highlands and along the coast.
Venezuela’s Trade
• 90% of Venezuela’s money is from oil
exports.
• Venezuela has four major seaports.
• Venezuela also exports: bauxite,
aluminum, steel, chemicals, and
agricultural products
Venezuela’s Tourism
• The fauna of Venezuela
consists of a huge variety
of unique animals; some
23% of reptilian and 50%
of amphibian species that
inhabit the country are
endemic to Venezuela.
Overall, around 8,000
species (the world’s 5th
highest total) are
widespread in this
country.
Comparing Mexico and Venezuela
• Mexico has about four • Most people in both
times the number of
countries live in urban
people as Venezuela.
areas because there
are more jobs in the
factories.
• Oil is the major
source of income for
both countries.
• However, 90% of
Venezuela’s money is
made on oil exports.
• The warm climate of
both countries helps
their tourism.
Oil Dependency in Venezuela and
Mexico
• Both countries depend on oil for their
countries source of income.
• What is one problem with depending on oil
exports for most of a country’s income?
Brazil
• Brazil is the largest
country in Latin
America.
• Brazil is located on
the eastern side of
South America along
the coast of the
Atlantic Ocean.
Most of the Amazon River and other large
rivers stretch across most of Brazil.
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Brazil’s Location
• Brazil has mostly flat
to rolling lowlands
with some plains,
hills, and mountains.
• Brazil is the largest
country in Latin
America.
Climate of Brazil
• Brazil is mostly hot
and tropical
• It has temperate
(mild temperatures) in
the south.
Natural Resources of Brazil
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Bauxite
Gold
Iron ore
Manganese
Nickel
Phosphates
Platinum
tin
Uranium
• Petroleum
• Hydropower
• Timber
Brazil’s Bauxite
Population and Area of Brazil
• Population:
191,000,000
• Area: 3,300,000
Where do People live in Brazil?
Brazil’s Rural Areas
• In Brazil about
16% of the
population live in
rural areas.
Brazil is the most populated
country in Latin America
80% of Brazilians live within 200 miles of the
ocean. Nearly all cities and large towns are in the
coastal area.
Language of Brazil
• Brazil is the largest Portuguese-speaking
country in the world.
Trade
• Brazil has 7 major seaports.
• Brazil’s exports include:
Transport equipment, iron ore
soybeans, footwear, coffee, autos,
and sugar.
• The United States is their largest trading
partner.
Tourism: Christ the Redeemer
• Christ the Redeemer
• Is the most important
monument of the Catholic
parishioners.
• It is considered the
largest statue of Jesus in
the world.
• It is made of reinforced
concrete and soapstone,
and was constructed
between 1922 and 1931.
Cuba
• Cuba is a Caribbean
island and is located
about 90 miles south
of Florida.
• The Gulf of Mexico is
to the northwest of
Cuba.
• The Atlantic Ocean is
located to the
northeast of Cuba.
Cuba
• Most of Cuba has rolling plains, rugged
hills, and mountains in the southeast.
• It is the largest island in the West Indies.
• Cuba’s land is about 28% arable.
Cuba’s Climate
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Tropical
Moderated by trade winds
Dry season = November to April
Rainy season=May to October
Natural Resources
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Cobalt
Nickel
Iron ore
Chromium
Copper
salt,
Timber
silica
Petroleum
Arable land
• Cobalt
• Used in cell phones
and electric vehicle
batteries
Population and Area
• Population: 11,000,000
• Area: 43,000 square miles
Where do People Live?
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76% live in urban areas
24% live in rural areas
Havana is the largest city.
About 20% of Cubans live in Havana
Cuba’s Trade
• Three major seaports
• Exports: sugar, nickel, tobacco, fish,
medical products, citrus, and coffee
• Venezuela is Cuba’s largest trading
partner.