Year 2
Why is Brazil difficult to describe?
In this lesson we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents in the world and locating Brazil on a map. We will combine all of our learning in this unit to explain the diversity of Brazil.
Year 2
Why is Brazil difficult to describe?
In this lesson we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents in the world and locating Brazil on a map. We will combine all of our learning in this unit to explain the diversity of Brazil.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Acknowledge the diversity in Brazil
- Describe how different regions of Brazil have different physical and human features.
- Use photographs and maps to identify the features of regions in Brazil
- Describe these features using geographical language
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5 Questions
Q1.
Where is the Amazon rainforest located in Brazil?
In central Brazil
In the south of Brazil
On the east coast of Brazil
Q2.
What is the climate like in the Amazon rainforest?
Cold and dry
cold and wet
hot and dry
Q3.
Which of these statements is NOT true?
The Amazon rainforest helps the water cycle to make sure there is enough rain
The Amazon rainforest is home to 1 in 10 animal species on the planet
The trees in the Amazon rainforest store carbon and release oxygen to keep our air clean
Q4.
Why are trees being cut down in the Amazon rainforest?
Because not enough people visit the rainforest each year
Because the animals are dangerous
Because the trees are not healthy
Q5.
What can we do to help to protect the Amazon rainforest?
Always leave the tap running
Eat more meat
Use lots of paper and throw it away
6 Questions
Q1.
Which continent is Brazil on?
Africa
Europe
North America
Q2.
What is the capital of Brazil?
Copacabana
Porto Alegre
Rio de Janeiro
Q3.
What is the climate like in the Amazon rainforest?
cold and dry
cold and wet
hot and dry
Q4.
Is Iguaçu Falls a human or physical geographical feature?
Human geographical feature
Q5.
What is the name for the human settlements on the hillsides of Rio de Janeiro?
Apartments
Hotels
Rainforests
Q6.
Why does the geography of Brazil differ so much?
Because it is in South America
Because the weather is hot
Because they speak Portuguese