6SS Ch 15.1-2 Review

Most of northern Brazil is covered by the _____.

The eastern side of Brazil is coastline along the _____.

Brazil borders every South American country EXCEPT....

• Chile

• Argentina

• Peru

• Venezuela

• Ecuador

_____ is a top environmental concern in Brazil.

Brazil crosses the ____ and the _____.

• Tropic of Cancer

• Tropic of Capricorn

• Equator

• South Pole

• North Pole

_____ are streams that flow into larger streams or rivers.

Most Brazilians live....

• In the Amazon Basin for the natural resources provided by the rainforest.

• In the central highlands for the good pasture land.

• In the southern coastal region where there is milder weather and access to trade.

What are the major agricultural products of Brazil? (Prepare to name two!)

• coffee

• oranges

• papayas

• sugarcane

• soybeans

Because it has a tropical climate, Brazil is good for agriculture year-round.

• True

• False

_____ colonized Brazil.