Where is Brazil?

In this lesson we will name all seven continents in the world, before zooming into South America and locating Brazil. We will explore some physical and human geographical features found in Brazil and compare them to where we live in the UK!

Where is Brazil?

In this lesson we will name all seven continents in the world, before zooming into South America and locating Brazil. We will explore some physical and human geographical features found in Brazil and compare them to where we live in the UK!

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Locate South America on a world map.
  2. Locate Brazil on a map of South America.
  3. Identify and describe the major physical features of Brazil.
  4. Identify and describe the human features of Brazil including major cities.
  5. Recognise the physical and human diversity within Brazil.

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which continent is Brazil on?
Asia
Europe
North America
Correct answer: South America
Q2.
Which is the main language spoken in Brazil?
English
French
Correct answer: Portuguese
Spanish
Q3.
What is a physical geographical feature?
A place for tourists to visit
A place where animals live
Something made by humans
Correct answer: Something that occurs naturally on the landscape of the Earth
Q4.
What is a human geographical feature?
A place for tourists to visit
Something made by animals
Correct answer: Something relating to the behaviour of humans
Something that occurs naturally on the landscape of the Earth
Q5.
What is the name of the largest tropical rainforest in the world, found in Brazil?
Brasilia
Rio de Janeiro
Correct answer: The Amazon
The Andes

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UnitGeography / Understanding Brazil

Geography