Brazil recap

Question 1

Population Distribution

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How people are spread out across a country or region — some places are crowded, others are empty.

Question 2

Convectional Rainfall

Answer 2

Rain caused when the sun heats the ground, warm air rises, cools, and forms clouds that release rain — common in tropical areas.

Question 3

Ecotourism

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Travel that helps protect nature and supports local communities — like visiting rainforests without harming them.

Question 4

Stakeholders

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People or groups who care about or are affected by something — like farmers, tourists, or government officials in a geography project.

Question 5

Community

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A group of people living in the same area.

Question 6

Marginal Lands

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Areas where it’s hard to grow crops or build homes — often dry, rocky, or steep.

Question 7

Relief (geography)

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The shape and height of the land. It shows how flat or hilly an area is.

Question 8

Grand Escarpment

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A long, steep slope or cliff that separates two areas of land at different heights (mountains from coast) — found in the south east region of Brazil

Question 9

Weather (geography)

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The day-to-day conditions outside, like rain, sunshine, wind, and temperature.

Question 10

Climate Zone

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A region with similar weather patterns over a long time, like tropical, temperate, or polar zones.

Question 11

Tropical

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A hot and humid climate found near the equator, between the tropic of the cancer (north) and the tropic of the capricorn (south) often with lots of rain and lush forests.

Question 12

Precipitation

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Water that falls from the sky, like rain, snow, sleet, or hail. Measured in mm

Question 13

Temperature

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How hot or cold the air is, measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Question 14

Subtropical

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A climate that’s warm but not as hot or wet as tropical areas — often found just outside the tropics.

Question 15

Amazon Rainforest

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The largest tropical rainforest in the world, found mostly in Brazil. It’s full of plants, animals, and rivers. Important for biodiversity and climate regulation

Question 16

Amazon River

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A huge river that flows through South America. It’s one of the longest rivers in the world. 6400 km. Has many tributaries

Question 17

Atlantic Ocean

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The second-largest ocean, found between the Americas, Europe, and Africa.

Question 18

Coast

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Where the land meets the sea or ocean. Important for fishing, tourism, trade and shopping two important beaches are Copacabana and Ipanema

Question 19

Rainforest Layers

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The rainforest has 4 layers: emergents, canopy, under canopy, and forest floor.

Question 20

Emergents

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The tallest trees that rise above all others.

Question 21

Canopy

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A thick layer of trees that blocks sunlight and is home to many animals.

Question 22

Under Canopy

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Smaller trees and plants that grow in the shade of the canopy.

Question 23

Shrub Layer

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Bushes and small plants that grow close to the ground.

Question 24

Forest Floor

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The bottom layer, dark and damp, where fungi and insects live.

Question 25

Competition Between Plants

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Plants compete for sunlight, water, and space to grow.

Question 26

Culture (Geography)

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The way people live — including their food, music, language, and traditions.

Question 27

Politics (Geography)

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How decisions are made about land, laws, and people in a place.

Question 28

Religion in Brazil

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Most people in Brazil are Christian, especially Roman Catholic.

Question 29

Government in Brazil

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Brazil is a democracy with a president and elected leaders.

Question 30

Currency in Brazil

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The money used is called the Brazilian Real (R$).

Question 31

Population of Brazil

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Brazil has over 215 million people — it’s the biggest country in South America.

Question 32

Colony

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A place ruled by another country. Brazil was once a colony of Portugal.

Question 33

Evaporation

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When the sun heats water and turns it into vapor (gas).

Question 34

Condensation

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When water vapor cools and turns back into tiny water droplets (clouds).

Question 35

Precipitation

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Water falling from the sky — like rain, snow, or hail.

Question 36

Flora

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All the plants in a certain area.

Question 37

Fauna

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All the animals in a certain area.

Question 38

Timber

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Wood from trees, used for building or making furniture.

Question 39

Rubber Tapping

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Collecting sticky sap from rubber trees without cutting them down.

Question 40

Brazilian Highlands

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A large area of hills and plateaus in central and southeastern Brazil. It’s higher than the Amazon rainforest and has forests, farms, and cities.

Question 41

Guiana Highlands

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A region of mountains and plateaus in northern South America, including parts of Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and northern Brazil. It lies between the Amazon and Orinoco Rivers and is known for waterfalls and thick forests.

Question 42

Climate in Brazil

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tropical = humid and hot Most places in Brazil have two main seasons: Wet Season: Lots of rain, usually from December to March. Dry Season: Less rain, usually from May to September

Question 43

indigenous tribe

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are more than 77

Question 44

threats for indigenous tribes

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are accelerate growth, dam building, noise, pollution, being vulnerable to diseases

Question 45

Brazil is famous for

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Carnival, football

Question 46

Export in Brazil

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oil, meat, machinery, coffee, cars, iron, sugar

Question 47

Uses of the rainforest

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for mining, HEP, Cattle ranching, Agroforestry, Medicines

Question 48

Favelas

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Favelas are informal settlements or neighbourhoods in Brazil, often found on the edges of big cities like Rio de Janeiro. They are built by people who can’t afford regular housing and usually grow without official planning.

Question 49

Homes in favelas

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Homes are often made from basic materials like wood or bricks.

Question 50

Infrastructure in favelas

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Many favelas don’t have proper roads, water, or electricity.

Question 51

Community in favelas

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People living there form strong communities and often help each other.

Question 52

Facilities in some favelas

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Some favelas have schools, shops, and even art and music projects.

Question 53

Rochina is a favela

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Close to beaches and city jobs, which makes it one of the more developed favelas. Has shops, schools, and even internet access in some areas. It is a city within the city. Has an autoelected council. Streets are narrow and winding, with colourful buildings and strong community spirit.

Question 54

Favela pacification

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a program started in Rio de Janeiro to make favelas safer by removing gangs and improving police presence. Special police units called UPPs (Pacifying Police Units) are sent into favelas. Their job is to remove drug gangs, reduce violence, and stay in the area to keep peace. The police also try to build trust with local people and help improve schools, health care, and services.

Question 55

First Favela pacified

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Santa Marta used by Michael jackson to shoot a music video

Question 56

discovery of Brazil

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1500. - On April 22, 1500, a Portuguese explorer named Pedro Álvares Cabral landed on the coast of what is now Brazil. - He claimed the land for Portugal, and Brazil later became a Portuguese colony.

Question 57

Independence of Brazil

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Brazil became independent from Portugal in 1822.

Question 58

Brazil became a republic

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1889, the monarchy was overthrown in a peaceful military coup, and Brazil became a republic