BRAZIL

In terms of land area and population size, Brazil is the ___ country in South America.

Place a check next to each statement that is true.

• Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world.

• Brazil is the third most populous country in the world.

• The Equator passes through Brazil.

• Brazil has multiple climate and administrative regions.

• Ten countries border (neighbor) Brazil.

Brazil is slightly larger than which country?

• Russia

• Canada

• United States

• Australia

Which ocean borders Brazil?

• Arctic

• Atlantic

• Indian

• Pacific

True or False? Brazil's Atlantic coastline is the longest continuous coastline in the world.

• True

• False

The world's largest rain forest, the ______ Rain Forest, is located in northern Brazil.

In terms of human settlement, the Amazon region is more ______ populated than other regions.

• densely

• sparsely

Which region of Brazil is dry, desert-like, and more impoverished (poorer) than other regions?

• Northern (Amazon)

• Northeastern

• Central - Western Region

• Southern Region

Which city is the capital city of Brazil?

• Belem

• Brasilia

• Rio de Janeiro

• Salvador

Which region of Brazil is the most populated, with approximately 80 million people?

• Northern (Amazon)

• Northeastern Brazil

• Central-Western Brazil

• Southeastern Brazil