SA Gov't/Econ

What metal was found in Sao Paulo in the 1660's?

• iron
• gold
• silver
• copper

What is a megacity?

• A city with a population of over 10 million people

• A city with a population of more than 100,000 people

• A city with a population of 5 million people
• A city with a population of 20 million people

What is a favela?

• A popular Brazilian dish made with rice and beans
• A type of traditional Brazilian dance
• A Brazilian Portuguese word for a slum or shantytown
• A term for a luxury beach resort in Brazil

Why is it hard to grow crops in Peru?

• Lack of agricultural knowledge
• Abundance of fertile land
• Limited access to water
• High Peaks and Low Valleys, rugged terrain.

What policy lead to rapid growth of the mining industry?

• Ban on mining activities
• Strict regulations on mining operations
• Increased taxes on mining companies
• Private ownership

Brazil is the leading world producer of what agricultural product?

• Coffee
• Bananas
• Wheat
• Soybeans

What products are produced from Brazil's forests?

• Timber, Mahogany

• Automobiles and machinery
• Clothing and textiles
• Electronics and appliances

What is a biofuel?

• Biofuel is a type of synthetic plastic
• Biofuel is a type of nuclear energy
• Biofuel is a type of natural gas
• Biofuel is a mixture of ethanol and gasoline

What products are a result of Brazil's ranching industry?

• Corn, wheat, and soybeans
• Beef, leather, and dairy products
• Cotton, sugar, and coffee
• Fish, shrimp, and lobster

What products for export does Brazil manufacture?

• Steel, computers, electronic equipment

• Furniture, woodwork

• Beef, leather

• Brazil only exports electronics