Transcript Life in the Central Andes

Life in the Central
Andes
Adapting to a
Mountainous Region
• List or draw six things you typically do
every day.
• You might include daily routines, such as
riding the bus to school.
• Or you might include activities, like going
to soccer practice.
• List or draw three
details about the
physical geography
of this location.
• How might your
routines and
activities change if
you lived here?
• Why might they
change?
• How do you think
the physical
geography of this
location influences
the routines and
activities of the
people who live
here?
Definitions
Altitudinal zonation – the division of land
into zones based on elevation
Snow line – lowest elevation on mountains
where snow remains year-round
Terracing – creation of flat areas on
mountain slopes for the purpose of
farming
Vertical trade – trading of crops between
highland and lowland areas
– Read the section of Chapter 13 that
corresponds with your assigned elevation
zone.
• Record the Elevation range.
• Record at least 2 other physical characteristics of
that zone.
• Record at least 2 human adaptations
GROUPS AND PAGE NUMBERS
13.6 p. 198
13.5 p. 196
13.4 p. 195
13.3 p. 194
Group 4
Group 3
Group 2
Group 1
Life in the Central Andes
• Part 1
– Read the section of Chapter 13 that
corresponds with your assigned elevation
zone.
• Record the Elevation range.
• Record at least 2 other physical characteristics of
that zone.
Life in the Central Andes
• Part 2
– Find the 3 graphics that show human
adaptations in each elevation zone.
• Write the letter next to the correct elevation
• Write a brief explanation of how or why it has been
adapted to that elevation.
Tierra Helada
• 13.6
12,000-15,000
• Extreme environment; cold windy climate;
often freezes at night; snow falls at the
highest elevations; snow line lies at the
upper edge of this zone; trees are rare; the
most common plant life are low-lying
shrubs and hardy grass
Tierra Fria
• 6,000-12,000
• Average temps vary from 55-65; night
temperatures dip below freezing at higher
elevations; steep, rugged mountains, flat basins
and plateaus lie between the mountains; ah igh
plateau, the Altiplano, lies between Peru and
Bolivia and contains Lake Titicaca; pines and
other conifers grow where is enough rain; only
shrubs and grasses grow in dry areas
Tierra Templada
• 3,000-6,000
• Climate is temperate; temperature range
from 65-75; frost is rare; pleasant weather
lasts all year; palms, bamboo, and jungle
vines are common at lower elevations;
broadleaf evergreen forest is typical at
higher elevations
Tierra Caliente
• 0-3,000
• Climate is generally hot and humid;
average temps range from 75-80;
broadleaf evergreen forests cover the
eastern slopes of the Andes; natural
vegetation on the western slopes ranges
from lush rainforest to tropical grassland;
Peru’s coast gets little rainfall and is a
desert