Population Distribution and Patterns
Which area do most Brazilians live in?
Brazilian Highlands OR Atlantic Lowlands
What are the Atlantic Lowlands
Which facts describe the rain forest called the Selva?
located in southern Brazil
largest rain forest in the world
richest biological resource in the world
covers more than half of Brazil
largest rain forest in the world
richest biological resource in the world
Which climate zone in Brazil records the highest temperatures?
tropical rain forest
tropical wet/dry
semiarid
temperate
Which statements about slavery in Brazil are true?
Slavery began during the Portuguese colonization of Brazil.
More than one-third of all enslaved people transported from Africa went to Brazil.
Slavery ended when Brazil stopped importing Africans as slaves.
Plantations and mining operations fed the demand for slaves.
Slavery began during the Portuguese colonization of Brazil.
More than one-third of all enslaved people transported from Africa went to Brazil.
Plantations and mining operations fed the demand for slaves.
Who declared Brazil’s independence from Portugal?
Dom João
Emperor Pedro I
Emperor Pedro II
Getúlio Vargas
Who is Emperor Pedro I
Which statements accurately describe Brazil’s current economy?
Brazil’s high percentage of college graduates has pushed its economy forward.
Despite economic growth, widespread poverty persists.
Brazil lacks the natural resources to maintain its position in the world economy.
Brazil has become a world leader in mining, manufacturing, and agriculture.
Despite economic growth, widespread poverty persists.
Brazil has become a world leader in mining, manufacturing, and agriculture.
Which river is the center of the largest river system in the Tropical North?
Magdalena
Orinoco
Cauca
Guayas
What is the Orinoco
Which natural resource in Brazil is used to produce ethanol?
sugarcane
cassava
manganese
iron ore
What is sugarcane
Which cultural traits are commonly found among the people of Brazil?
strong family ties
distrust of diverse ethnic groups
follow Roman Catholic tradition
Spanish-speaking
strong family ties
follow Roman Catholic tradition
Which countries gained independence during the twentieth century?
French Guiana
Suriname
Ecuador
Guyana
What are Suriname and Guyana
Which features attracted the Spanish to Venezuela, Ecuador, and Colombia rather than other regions during the 1500s?
potential for mining of gold
varied climates for multiple crops
less opposition from the natives
greater fishing opportunities
potential for mining of gold
varied climates for multiple crops
Which landforms are commonly found in the midlatitude countries?
pampas and valleys
altiplano
coastal desert
rain shadow
pampas and valleys
rain shadow
Which statements accurately describe the value of the rain forest?
More than half of all known plant types are found there.
Geologists believe vast oil reserves lie under the rain forest floor.
Soil beneath the rain forest is rich with nutrients.
The rain forest produces vast quantities of oxygen.
More than half of all known plant types are found there.
The rain forest produces vast quantities of oxygen.
Which challenges is Brazil currently addressing?
acquiring oil
managing the use of the rain forest
educating young people
creating a skilled workforce
managing the use of the rain forest
educating young people
creating a skilled workforce
Which leaders were key to the independence movement in South America?
Francisco Pizarro
Simón Bolivar
Juan Perón
José de San Martin
Simón Bolivar
José de San Martin