Brazil
What is a Favela?
A favela is a Brazilian ghetto, shack, or slum. Favelas are in multiple places in Brazil, especially on the outskirts of Brazil’s large cities.
Where is Brazil located (continent)?
South America
What is the longest river in Brazil?
Amazon river
What is the definition of deforestation?
Deforestation is when trees are cut down or cleared from an area, which harms natural habitats.
Name two problems people in favelas are facing.
Drug gangs, killings, limited water/food/electricity supply, poverty
What is the climate in Brazil like?
Tropical with hot temperatures and lots of rain
Which place in Brazil had the most significant number of Favelas?
Rio De Janeiro
Tell me the name of the 2nd layer in the rainforest?
Understorey Layer
What is Brazil’s rank in the world by population size as of 2025?
Brazil is the fifth-most populous country in the world.
What are buildings like in Favelas (structures)
The buildings are built on a hill, so the buildings are stacked up on top of each other.
Where is Brazil located (continent)?
South America
What is adaptation?
Adaptation is when plants or animals develop special features or behaviors to survive better in their environment.
What makes Brazil’s culture diverse?
It has a mix of groups like African, Asian, and Indonesian
What is the four major cities in Brazil?
São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Salvador
What did Brazil do instead of investing in healthcare for the favelas?
Invest in the World Cup
What is the environment like in the canopy layer?
Warm, wet, and has many leaves and animals like monkeys and birds.
What is Brazil’s economic power?
Has the highest GDP in South America
What is the population of Brazil? (about)
216 million
Which region of Brazil covers 45% of the country, is mostly rainforest, and includes the city of Manaus?
The North region.
What are Epiphylls? Explain it.
Tiny plants that live on the surface of leaves