The Physical Geography

of the Americas

North America

Mesoamerica

South America

Regions of the Americas

Western Highlands

Sierra Madres

Andes

Rockies

Lowlands

Yucatán

Amazon BasinGreat Plains

Eastern Highlands

Appalachians

Brazilian Highlands

First Americans came from Asia (9,000-50,000 ybp)

In 1500 (estimated):

• 10 million+ population• 350 tribal groups• 150 languages

Civilizations

Aztecs

Incas

Maya

Geographic obstacles: Maya

Jungle

Geographic obstacles: Aztecs

Lake

Geographic obstacles: Inca

Mountains

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