What is the weather like in Brazil?

In this lesson we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents in the world, before zooming into South America and locating Brazil. We are going to look at the different seasonal weather patterns in Brazil.

What is the weather like in Brazil?

In this lesson we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents in the world, before zooming into South America and locating Brazil. We are going to look at the different seasonal weather patterns in Brazil.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Understand the seasonal weather patterns in Brazil
  2. Explore the extreme weather and the differences in weather across the country

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is an urban area?
Areas used for farming
Correct answer: Areas used for human settlements and industry.
Areas where everyone is rich
Areas where lots of animals live
Q2.
What is a rural area?
Correct answer: Areas in the countryside, used for farming or as natural areas for people to visit.
Areas used for human settlements and industry.
Areas where everyone has a good job
Areas where there is no electricity
Q3.
What is the name of the rural area in the north east of Brazil?
Brasilia
Rio de Janeiro
The Amazon
Correct answer: The Caatinga
Q4.
What is the capital city of Brazil?
Correct answer: Brasilia
Porto Alegre
Rio de Janeiro
Sao Paulo
Q5.
What is migration?
When people don't like their city
Correct answer: When people move from one place to another
When people work in a city
When people work on a farm

5 Questions

Q1.
Which continent is Brazil on?
Africa
Europe
North America
Correct answer: South America
Q2.
Where would you find the Amazon rainforest in Brazil?
In central Brazil
Correct answer: In the north west
In the south west
On the east coast
Q3.
What is the climate in the region around the Amazon rainforest?
Cold and dry
Cold and wet
Warm and dry
Correct answer: Warm and wet
Q4.
Where is Brasilia located?
Correct answer: In central Brazil
In the north east of Brazil
In the north west of Brazil
On the east coast of Brazil
Q5.
What type of extreme weather is caused by increased rainfall?
Drought
Earthquake
Correct answer: Flooding
Heatwave

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