Question

Describe South America’s important features.

Answer 1

• South America is a subcontinent, mostly in the Southern Hemisphere, with a relatively small portion in
• the Northern Hemisphere.
• The world’s largest river which is also the second longest is the Amazon river in South America. Brazil a country in South America is one of the largest coffee producers in the world.
• The Andes form the highest mountain range in South America.
• Mt. Aconcagua is the highest peak in the Andes.
• One of the highest volcanoes of the world, Mt. Cotopaxi is found on this continent.
• The Amazon rainforest is a moist, broadleaf forest.