Geography of Latin America Essay 1500 Words

Physical Geography Essay Prompts

DUE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 15th

-1500 words (~3-4 pages double spaced) -use 5-10 references – the end of each chapter is a good source to start 1. The natural causes and consequences of hurricanes or earthquakes (natural and social)

– you could include some research one in particular 2. Climate change challenges in one or more of Latin Americas regions/countries 3. Understanding the history of the Andes (tectonic plates, subduction, etc) and what it

has meant for human populations there 4. Changing food production in different physiographic regions of Latin America in the face

of Climate change 5. Prevailing winds, orographic effect and prevailing winds and the impact they have on

weather and climate 6. El Niño – natural causes and social impacts

If you feel creative and want to explore another area that’s also fine!