The Physical Geography of the Americas
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The Physical Geography
of the Americas
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North America
Mesoamerica
South America
Regions of the Americas
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Western Highlands
Sierra Madres
Andes
Rockies
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Lowlands
Yucatán
Amazon BasinGreat Plains
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Eastern Highlands
Appalachians
Brazilian Highlands
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First Americans came from Asia (9,000-50,000 ybp)
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In 1500 (estimated):
• 10 million+ population• 350 tribal groups• 150 languages
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Civilizations
Aztecs
Incas
Maya
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Geographic obstacles: Maya
Jungle
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Geographic obstacles: Aztecs
Lake
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Geographic obstacles: Inca
Mountains
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