The Physical Geography of the Americas

The Physical Geography of the Americas Regions of the Americas North America Mesoamerica South America Western Highlands Sierra Madres Andes Rockies Lowlands Yucatán Amazon Basin Great Plains Eastern Highlands Appalachians Brazilian Highlands First Americans came from Asia (9,000-50,000 ybp)‫‏‬ In 1500 (estimated): •‫‏01‏‬million+‫‏‬population •‫‏053‏‬tribal‫‏‬groups •‫‏051‏‬languages Civilizations Aztecs Maya Incas Geographic obstacles: Maya Geographic obstacles: Aztecs Geographic obstacles: Inca Yo, yo, yo! My llama and I thank you for visiting. Later, amigos!