Ecosystems: Latin America includes a number of distinct ecosystems – plants and
animals that make up an environment and affect each other. Each region has its
own distinct characteristics including climate and terrain. Read the descripts of
some of Latin America’s ecosystems below then choose the country or countries
where each ecosystem can be found.
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The altiplano is a high plateau in the Andean regions of two South American
nations.
The varzea, or “flooded forest,” is found mainly along the Amazon River in this
nation.
The cerrado is a dry savanna region found in South America’s largest country.
The Gran Chaco is a flat plain with vegetation types including forest, savanna
and marsh.
The pampas is a huge savanna found east of the Andes in these two South
American nations.
The paramos is a series of alpine meadows in this Andes nation.
The selva is a forested region found in three Latin American countries.
The sertao in this country is a region of thorny scrub forest where little rain
falls.
The zacaton is a grassland region found only in the central part of this nation.
Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; Peru; Bolivia; Eduador; Paraguay; Uruguay