Physical Landscapes of the Americas
Mapping the major landforms, climates, and biomes of the Western Hemisphere.
Key Questions
- 1How do the Andes Mountains affect South American climate?
- 2What are the ecological roles of the Great Lakes?
- 3How does the Canadian Shield influence settlement patterns?
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