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Learn about the major features of the Western Hemisphere including continents, countries, cities, and natural landmarks. Get ready for the Global Geography open-notes test tomorrow!
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September 11, 2019 Global II History Agenda: DO NOW: City Matching NOTES #2: What major features make up the world’s Western Hemisphere? CLASS ASSIGNMENT: “South America” GLOBAL GEOGRAPHY OPEN-NOTES TEST TOMORROW (BASED ON NOTES #s 1 and 2)
What major features make up the world’s Western Hemisphere?Notes #2 X
Continents in the Western Hemisphere consist of North America and South America.
Flag of Canada Flag of Mexico Flag of United States Canada, Mexico, and the United States are countries located in North America.
Flag of Cuba Flag of Nicaragua Countries in the Caribbean Sea and Central America are also located in North America (such as Cuba and Nicaragua).
Flag of Argentina Flag of Brazil Flag of Colombia Flag of Venezuela Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela are countries located in South America.
Rocky Mountains (length: over 3,000 miles) Mississippi River (length: 2,320 miles) The GreatLakes, Mississippi River, and Rocky Mountains are located in North America.
Andes Mountains (length: 4,350 miles) Amazon River (length: 4,200 miles) The Andes Mountains and Amazon River are located in South America.
The Arctic, Atlantic, and Pacific Oceans border North America.