Geography of Brazil

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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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/geography-of-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. Where is Geography of Brazil?Dominant position in eastern South America, with an extensive Atlantic coastline
2. How many people live in Geography of Brazil?Approximately 214 million people, making it the seventh most populous country
3. How big is Geography of Brazil?8,514,215 km² (3,287,357 sq mi), ranking fifth globally
4. What is the capital of Geography of Brazil?Brasília, a planned city inaugurated in 1960
5. What language do people speak in Geography of Brazil?Portuguese is the official language; numerous indigenous languages are also spoken
6. How high is Geography of Brazil?Pico da Neblina at 2,994 m (9,823 ft)

Biome: A large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major area, such as the Amazon rainforest.
Hydrological System: The interconnected network of water bodies, including rivers, lakes, and groundwater, within a region.
Carbon Sequestration: The process by which carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere and stored, often in forests and oceans.
Latitudinal Extent: The range of latitudes that a country or region covers, influencing its climate and ecosystems.