Physical Geography of Central and South America

Which of the following measures the intensity of earthquakes?

Which of the following presents a threat to the Amazon rainforest?

A narrow strip of land that forms a link between two larger areas of land, with the sea on either side, is called a/an _____.

A mountain range consisting of multiple parallel peaks, valleys, and ridges, represented on the map by dotted lines, is called _____.

This term is used to describe much of Central and South America and refers to the ability to support a wide variety of plant and animal species.

_____ refers to the basic structures and facilities needed for the operation of a society. Examples include roads, power supplies, healthcare, and sanitation such as water and sewage.

Charles Darwin spent five years researching these islands off of the west coast of South America. They are home to species that had not been seen before. This voyage became the basis for his book On The Origin of Species, which explained the theory of evolution for the first time.