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Physical geography of North and South America

North and South America: how diverse are their places and landscapes?

Unit Summary

This unit introduces the continents of North and South America through their physical and human features. Pupils explore climate, land use, and economic activity across different regions, and plan a journey that connects a range of contrasting places.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to describe the key features of the physical geography of North and South America, including a range of landscapes and biomes.

Key Notes

  • There is a diverse range of landscapes in North and South America.
  • There is a diverse range of biomes in North and South America.
  • The key physical features of North and South America can be investigated using a variety of resources.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • physical geographical feature: A physical geographical feature is natural and has not been built by humans.
  • landscape: A landscape is an area and its landforms and features that can be seen when viewed from another place.
  • biome: Biomes are regions of the world with places that have similar climates, vegetation and animals that have adapted to living there.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The landscape in North and South America is mainly the same.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this geography topic using two clear key points.

There is a diverse range of landscapes in North and South America. There is a diverse range of biomes in North and South America.

2. Define this geography term and use it in an example. 'physical geographical feature'

A physical geographical feature is natural and has not been built by humans.

3. Correct this common geography misunderstanding.

Mistake: The landscape in North and South America is mainly the same. Correction: Use lesson to emphasise the diversity of landscapes in these continents.

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