Life in Brazil

What is a metropolitan area?

• remote inland region

• city and built up areas around it

• makeshift communities

• most important city

Which group is the largest mixed-race group in Brazil?

• People with European and African ancestry

• People with European and Native American ancestry

• People with African and Native American ancestry

• People with Asian and European ancestry

How far do most Brazilians live within from the Atlantic coast?

• 100 miles

• 200 miles

• 300 miles

• 500 miles

What is a central city?

• The smallest city

• The city with the most industries

• The largest or most important city

• The city with the highest population density

What are favelas?

• Luxury apartment buildings

• Industrial centers

• Makeshift communities

• Rural villages

Why do poor, rural Brazilians with few skills and little education migrate to cities?

• They are looking for better weather conditions.

• They cannot afford houses or apartments.

• They want to live closer to the central city.

• They are attracted by the cultural activities in the cities.

Which Brazilian city is known for its Carnival celebration?

• Brasília

• São Paulo

• Rio de Janeiro

• Salvador

What is the significance of the Amazon River to Brazil?

• It is the primary source of hydroelectric power

• It is the main transportation route for exports

• It supports the world's largest rainforest ecosystem

• It is a major tourist attraction