Brazil Quiz 1

Which is a river or stream that flows into a larger one?

• Basin
• Tributary
• Lake
• River

The area that a river or tributaries drain into is called a

• Basin
• Tributary
• Lake
• River

What type of climate does Northern Brazil have?

• Wet/dry climate
• Semiarid
• Humid Subtropical
• Tropical Rainforest

What type of climate does the Highlands have?

• Wet/ Dry Climate
• Semiarid
• Humid Subtropical
• Tropical Rainforest

What type of climate does Southeast Brazil have?

• Wet/ Dry Climate
• Semiarid
• Humid Subtropical
• Tropical Rainforest

How much of Brazil is covered in Forests?

• 30%
• 50%
• 90%
• 60%

Today, what crop provides the most income for the country?

• Coffee
• Tropical fruits
• Soybeans
• Sugarcane

What is the definition of an escarpment?

• grassy, treeless plains
• high, flat plateaus
• Steep slopes
• Land that is good for ranching and farming

Where are the main coffee- growing areas in Brazil?

• Highlands
• Atlantic Lowlands
• Northern Brazil
• Central Brazil

During the dry season, which is a danger in the rainforest?

• Monsoons
• Fires
• Hurricans
• Tornadoes