brazil Flashcards
7 contients
North America
South America
Asia
Europe
Africa
Antarctica
Oceania.
where is brazil
North East of South America
Which two countries in South America does Brazil not border?
Ecuador and Chile.
Describe the distribution (spread) of the population of Brazil?
Most of the population live:
Along the coast.
In Brasilia.
4 layers of amazon rainforsest
The Emergent layer.
The Canopy layer.
The Under Canopy layer.
The Forest Floor layer
What word is defined as the permanent destruction of forests in order to make land available for other uses e.g. mining?
deforestation
Give two reasons why loggers cut down trees in the rainforest.
wood can be burned or used to make things
What is sustainability
Meeting the needs of today, without compromising the needs of future generations
State one positive of investment in rio
The government spent $530 million on security to reduce crime rates.
State one negative of investment in Rio.
People were forced out of their homes to make space for the stadiums.
What is the climate like in Brazil?
Tropical rainforest in the North.
Desert like conditions in the East of Brazil.
Cooler conditions on the South East coast.
What word is defined as the overall movement of people, within a country or between different countries?
Migration.
Explain why favelas exist.
Many people are unable to afford a house
Describe two problems in favelas.
Open sewers, so sewage runs through the street.
High crime rates due to a small police force.
State two reasons why many people have moved from the countryside to the city.
Health care.
Education.
Employment opportunities
