Latin America has many important bodies of water. The rivers are natural highways which impact the lives of the people. The Amazon is the second largest river in the world. Large rivers like the Amazon provide electrical power. These rivers enable the people to fish for food and wash their clothing at the river banks. The rivers also provide a means for transportation. Latin America is also home to many mountains. The largest mountains in the region are the Andes. Even though the Andes are steep and hard to climb they attract farmers because of its rich soil. …
