How are populations within Brazil moving?

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 population of Brazil and explore the reasons why some people are choosing to move from rural areas to urban areas.

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Q1.Which of these cities is not in Brazil?

Brasilia Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro Porto Alegre

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Q2.How many people live in Rio de Janeiro?

Around 2 million Around 10 million Around 13 million Around 4 million

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Q3.Why can't the the city of Rio de Janeiro grow to create more housing areas?

Because the city is surrounded by mountains and the sea Because they don't have enough money Because the government will not allow it Because they do not have enough building materials

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Q4.Why is the population of Rio de Janeiro always getting bigger?

Because people want to go to the beach Because people come to Rio to find work Because people don't like the other parts of Brazil Because people want to visit the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer

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Q5.What is the name for the human settlements on the hillsides of Rio de Janeiro

Rainforests Hotels Apartments Favelas

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.Which of these cities is not in Brazil?

Brasilia Buenos Aires Rio de Janeiro Porto Alegre

1/5

Q2.How many people live in Rio de Janeiro?

Around 2 million Around 10 million Around 13 million Around 4 million

2/5

Q3.Why can't the the city of Rio de Janeiro grow to create more housing areas?

Because the city is surrounded by mountains and the sea Because they don't have enough money Because the government will not allow it Because they do not have enough building materials

3/5

Q4.Why is the population of Rio de Janeiro always getting bigger?

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Q5.What is the name for the human settlements on the hillsides of Rio de Janeiro

Rainforests Hotels Apartments Favelas

5/5

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How are populations within Brazil moving?

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Q1.What is an urban area?

Areas used for farming Areas used for human settlements and industry. Areas where lots of animals live Areas where everyone is rich

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Q2.What is a rural area?

Areas used for human settlements and industry. Areas where there is no electricity Areas in the countryside, used for farming or as natural areas for people to visit. Areas where everyone has a good job

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Q3.What is the name of the rural area in the north east of Brazil?

The Caatinga Brasilia The Amazon Rio de Janeiro

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Q4.What is the capital city of Brazil?

Rio de Janeiro Brasilia Sao Paulo Porto Alegre

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Q5.What is migration?

When people work on a farm When people work in a city When people don't like their city When people move from one place to another

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How are populations within Brazil moving?

Well done for your hard work today! Let's see how much you can remember!

Q1.What is an urban area?

Areas used for farming Areas used for human settlements and industry. Areas where lots of animals live Areas where everyone is rich

1/5

Q2.What is a rural area?

2/5

Q3.What is the name of the rural area in the north east of Brazil?

The Caatinga Brasilia The Amazon Rio de Janeiro

3/5

Q4.What is the capital city of Brazil?

Rio de Janeiro Brasilia Sao Paulo Porto Alegre

4/5

Q5.What is migration?

When people work on a farm When people work in a city When people don't like their city When people move from one place to another

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Lesson summary: How are populations within Brazil moving?

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How are populations within Brazil moving?

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