Practice and Revision - South America - Location and Physical Features
Let us practise and revise what we learned about south america - location and physical features. South America is located mostly in the Sout
Core concept
South America is bordered by the Pacific Ocean to the west, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, and the Caribbean Sea to the north.
How it works
The Andes Mountains, the world's longest mountain range, run along the western edge of South America.
Why it matters
The Amazon River, one of the world's largest rivers by volume, flows through the massive Amazon Rainforest.
Key detail
The Amazon Rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, home to incredible biodiversity.
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• South America is mostly in the Southern Hemisphere.
• It's bordered by the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans.
• The Caribbean Sea borders it to the north.
• The Andes Mountains run along the western edge.
• The Andes are the world's longest mountain range.
• The Amazon River is one of the largest rivers by volume.
• It flows through the Amazon Rainforest.
• The Amazon Rainforest has incredible biodiversity.