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The oceanic tectonic plate just east of the east coast of South America is moving west at the same rate as the continent of South America.
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Does the south America coastline match the coastline of Asia?
did early mapmakers think that that the coastline of south america matched the coastline of asia
What continent is nearest to South America?
North America connects to South America on the north side of South America, nothing connects below
What does France border with to the south?
France is bordered by the Mediterranean sea on its south-eastern side, and by Spain on its south-western part.
On which side of the Equator is South America?
Most of the area of South America is south of the equator but Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana (France) are north of the equator, as are most of Colombia and parts of Brazil and Ecuador.
What is the region of Chile in South America?
Is located in the southernmost part of the continent, next to Argentina, on the WEST side of the Andes. Just think of the south American continent's tip divided in half by the great Andes mountains, on the left, or west, is CHILE. On the right side, the east, is Argentina. it is part of latin America.
Where in the world is Brazil?
Brazil is located in South America. It is South America's largest country. It's located primarily on the eastern portion of South America and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean on its eastern side.
Is Africa Latin America?
No. Africa is not in America, it is a separate continent on the eastern side of the Atlantic Ocean. The Americas (North, Central and South America) are on the western side of the Atlantic. Central and South America and Mexico (in North America) are known as Latin America.
What are the two highland regions on the eastern side of South America?
The Brazillian Highlands and the Guiana Highlands
Does the south America coastline match the coastline of Asia?
did early mapmakers think that that the coastline of south america matched the coastline of asia
What side are the Appalachian Mountains on eastern or western part of the US?
It is on the Eastern side of north America
Is America not part of Asia?
No, Asia is on the eastern side of the globe and America is on the west side.
Is the Eastern Island located on the east or the west of South America?
Well, I think it's located in east side of South America because the island is called Easter Island.( GEE, I'M NOT SO SURE!)
Are the Andes Mountains on the eastern or western part of South America?
For simple questions like this.... Use this strategy mountains mountains in the us north south east and west ny is to the east texas to the south montana in the north la in the west mountains more east or west w is for west e is for east s is for south t if for texas this is west
What side of south America is Chile located on?
Chile is on the west side close to the bottom of South America.
Where are Mexico and Venezuela located?
Mexico is located on the southern tip of North America, bordering the United States and Central America. Venezuela is on the north-eastern side of the South American continent.
What continent is nearest to South America?
North America connects to South America on the north side of South America, nothing connects below
Where do whippoorwills live?
Whippoorwills live in the eastern side of North America, the western side of the US and Central America.
