Living by the river

The video explores different ways children travel to school, focusing on Carlos, a boy from Brazil who uses a canoe. It describes his life by the Rio Negro, where homes are built on stilts to prevent flooding. The video highlights the fun Carlos has living by the river, engaging in activities like splashing in the water and building sand castles.

What is the unique way Carlos travels to school?

• By walking

• By canoe

• By bicycle

• By bus

Where does Carlos live?

• On the banks of the Amazon River

• On the banks of the Rio Negro

• In the city of Rio de Janeiro

• In the Andes Mountains

Why are the houses by the Rio Negro built on stilts?

• To make them look taller

• To prevent flooding

• To avoid wild animals

• To keep them cool

What natural phenomenon causes the water levels to rise by the Rio Negro?

• Earthquakes

• Wind

• Rain

• Tides

What activities does Carlos enjoy by the river?

• Fishing and boating

• Splashing in the water and building sandcastles

• Hiking and camping

• Bird watching and painting