Amazonas (Brazil)

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

Name:

Date:

Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/amazonas-brazil

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Amazonas (Brazil)?Approximately 4.2 million (2022 estimate)
2. What is the capital of Amazonas (Brazil)?Manaus
3. What language do people speak in Amazonas (Brazil)?Portuguese (official); over 20 indigenous languages are spoken
4. What is Amazonas in Brazil?Amazonas is Brazil's largest state, covering over 1.6 million square kilometers and home to the Amazon rainforest.
5. Why is the Amazon River important in Amazonas?The Amazon River is the world's biggest river, flowing through Amazonas and helping transport goods, support wildlife, and connect people.

Amazon Basin: The vast geographical region drained by the Amazon River and its tributaries, encompassing the world's largest rainforest.
Biodiversity Hotspot: A region with an exceptionally high number of endemic species that is also under significant threat.
Free Trade Zone: A designated area where goods can be imported, exported, and manufactured with reduced tariffs and taxes.
Indigenous Knowledge: The cumulative traditional knowledge and practices of indigenous peoples regarding their environment and resources.