Exploring the World (one continent at a time)

1. Exploring the World (one continent at a time)

2. Map Skills • Find the continent you live on below on the map and then determine what direction you would travel to get to South America by using the compass rose. Fill in the blank---”I need to go ____________ to get to South America.” (N, S, E or W)

3. Map Skills • Practice your map skills by clicking on the link below and playing the continent map game. When you are finished playing, come back to this powerpoint presentation. • http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/World_Continents.htm

4. South America • Fourth largest continent • South Pacific Ocean borders South America on the left • South Atlantic Ocean borders South America on the right • 13 Countries – Brazil is the biggest country • Landmarks include Angel Falls, Amazon River, Andes Mountains, Atacama Desert , Amazon Rainforest • Spanish and Portuguese-two most popular languages

5. Angel Falls • Highest waterfall in the world • Located in Venezuela • More than a half mile long at 3,212

6. Amazon River • Second longest river in the world – 4000 miles long • Home to the Amazon River dolphin • Starts in the mountains of Peru, flows through the Amazon Rain Forest and empties out into the Atlantic Ocean through Brazil • Huge cargo ships can sail on this river

7. Andes Mountains • Longest mountain chain (4,200 miles) in the world and one of the highest • Runs along the west coast of South America • Some of these mountains are still active volcanoes • People live in these mountains raising sheep, llamas and alpacas

8. Atacama Desert • Known as the driest place on earth • There are some places that rain as never been recorded • Located along the coast of South America in Chile • Is considered “moon-like” because it is so barren looking

9. The Amazon Rain ForestAmazon Rain Forest video

10. The Four Layersof the Rainforest Emergent layer – this is the top layer of the rain forest. These tall trees get the most sun and rain. The harpy eagle, blue morpho butterflies, macaws, vultures and some monkeys are animals you will see at this layer Canopy layer – this is the second layer. These smaller trees that form this layer are very close to each other preventing most of the rain from going down to the lower layers. Sloths, monkeys, bats, iguanas and snakes can be found in this layer. Understory layer – this layer is very dark; not much sunlight gets through these close-knit, small trees. Bats, snakes, monkeys, frogs, wild cats, owls and lizards live in this layer. Forest floor – this is the bottom layer and it is very dark and quiet. There are small ferns and bushes. The forest soil gets its nutrients from the decomposing trees and leaves and dead animals. Animals that live in this layer are anteaters, frogs, snakes, armadillos, tapirs and ocelots.

11. Types of Animals Fish Has fins, scales, and lives in water Reptile Has scales and a backbone Amphibian Only animal that starts life in the water and spends the second half of its’ life on land

12. Types of Animals MammalAnimal covered with fur or hair; gives birth to live babies Bird The only animal that has feathers and wings

13. Harpy EagleFound in the emergent layer • Bird - one of the largest and most powerful in the world • Talons can be as big as a grizzly bear’s claw • Carnivore (meat eater) • Endangered • Three feet tall with wingspan of 6 ½ feet • Harpy Eagle video

14. ToucanFound in the canopy layer • Has an enormous, colorful beak • Omnivore (eats meat and plants) • Bird • Known as one of the noisiest birds in the jungle • Considered clowns of the rainforest

15. Howler MonkeyFound in the canopy layer • Loudest monkey and loudest animal in the world • Mammal • Herbivore (eats plants and fruit) • In decline due to loss of habitat • Prehensile tail • Howler Monkey video

16. JaguarFound in the understory layer • Largest cat in South America(3rd largest in the world) • Mammal • Endangered • Carnivores (meat eaters) • Nocturnal • Very good swimmers • Only predator is humans

17. Blue Poison Dart FrogFound in the understory layer • Extremely poisonous skin • Eat insects (insectivore) • Amphibian • Bright colors warn predators that it is poison • Its’ poison is used by South American Indians on the tips of their hunting arrows

18. AnacondaFound on the forest floor • Biggest snake in the world • Cold-blooded reptile • Smells with its tongue • Has no fangs • Carnivore (eats meat) • Nocturnal • Lives in swamps in the rain forest

19. Black CaimanFound on the forest floor • Cold-blooded reptile • Carnivore (eats meat) • Nocturnal • Can grow up to 20 feet long • Swallows prey whole • Lives in lakes of the rainforest • Good swimmer

20. PiranhaFound in the Amazon River • Fresh water fish • Found in lakes and streams • Carnivore (meat eater) • Teeth will be replaced if broken • Predators include caimans, turtles, snakes, birds and people

21. Electric EelFound on the forest floor • Fish • Generates electricity- will shock its’ prey • Grows to eight feet long • Surfaces to gulp air • Electric shock will get stronger as this fish gets older

22. Galapagos Tortoise • Lives on the Galapagos Islands • Can live up to 150 years old • Reptile • Herbivore (eats plants and fruits) • Store food and water so well, doesn’t have to eat or drink for a year • Endangered species

23. Rainforest Matchup Game - Part 1 Animals Type of Animal mammal B 1 A. fish B. C 2 reptile C. 3 E amphibian D. A 4 bird E. D 5 Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue Correct - Click anywhere to continue Your answer: You must answer the question before continuing You did not answer this question completely You answered this correctly! You must answer the question before continuing The correct answer is: Submit Clear Submit Clear Correct - Click anywhere to continue

24. Rainforest Matchup Game - Part 2 Animals Types of Animal C 6 A. Fish B. Mammal A 7 C. Bird D 8 D. Reptile B 9 Incorrect - Click anywhere to continue Correct - Click anywhere to continue Your answer: You did not answer this question completely You answered this correctly! You must answer the question before continuing The correct answer is: Submit Clear Submit Clear

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