Printable Loopcards | The Americas | World Geography
What are loop cards?
Loop cards are a great game that can be played individually or as a class. They are perfect for review key vocabulary or questions at the end of a topic or when revising for an exam.
Instructions
Cut out the cards from the paper horizontally (but don't cut them in half!) and then shuffle them.
Now start joining each question on the right hand side of the card to the matching answer on the next card.
Carry on until all the cards loop together and you have competed the game!
Hint: Make sure that you set your paper to portrait to print 4 cards per sheet of A4 paper.
The world's longest mountain range that stretches along the western coast of South America and is home to the highest peak in the Americas, Aconcagua.
Indigenous
Referring to the original inhabitants of a particular region or country, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples in Canada.
Cape Horn
The southernmost point of South America and one of the most notorious shipping channels due to its rough waters and strong winds.
pre-Columbian
Refers to the time period before Christopher Columbus arrived in the Americas in 1492.
civilizations
Advanced societies that have developed systems of government, social structure, and culture.
Social
Relating to human society and its members, especially with regard to their welfare and rights.
geography
The study of the physical features, environment, and human activity and their relationships and interactions with one another within a particular area.
Patagonia
A sparsely populated region located at the southern end of South America that includes parts of Argentina and Chile and is known for its rugged terrain and wildlife, including penguins and sea lions.
Great Lakes
A group of five large freshwater lakes located on the border between Canada and the United States, and a major physical feature of Canada.
Conquistadors
The Spanish and Portuguese soldiers and explorers who conquered and colonized much of South America, often at the cost of the lives and autonomy of the indigenous populations.