How are populations within Brazil moving?

In this lesson we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents in the world, before zooming into South America and locating Brazil. We are going to look at the population of Brazil and explore the reasons why some people are choosing to move from rural areas to urban areas.

How are populations within Brazil moving?

In this lesson we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents in the world, before zooming into South America and locating Brazil. We are going to look at the population of Brazil and explore the reasons why some people are choosing to move from rural areas to urban areas.

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Key learning points

  1. Describe the process of urbanisation within Brazil
  2. Explain the push and pull factors causing migration

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these cities is not in Brazil?
Brasilia
Correct answer: Buenos Aires
Porto Alegre
Rio de Janeiro
Q2.
How many people live in Rio de Janeiro?
Around 10 million
Correct answer: Around 13 million
Around 2 million
Around 4 million
Q3.
Why can't the the city of Rio de Janeiro grow to create more housing areas?
Correct answer: Because the city is surrounded by mountains and the sea
Because the government will not allow it
Because they do not have enough building materials
Because they don't have enough money
Q4.
Why is the population of Rio de Janeiro always getting bigger?
Correct answer: Because people come to Rio to find work
Because people don't like the other parts of Brazil
Because people want to go to the beach
Because people want to visit the famous statue of Christ the Redeemer
Q5.
What is the name for the human settlements on the hillsides of Rio de Janeiro
Apartments
Correct answer: Favelas
Hotels
Rainforests

5 Questions

Q1.
What is an urban area?
Areas used for farming
Correct answer: Areas used for human settlements and industry.
Areas where everyone is rich
Areas where lots of animals live
Q2.
What is a rural area?
Correct answer: Areas in the countryside, used for farming or as natural areas for people to visit.
Areas used for human settlements and industry.
Areas where everyone has a good job
Areas where there is no electricity
Q3.
What is the name of the rural area in the north east of Brazil?
Brasilia
Rio de Janeiro
The Amazon
Correct answer: The Caatinga
Q4.
What is the capital city of Brazil?
Correct answer: Brasilia
Porto Alegre
Rio de Janeiro
Sao Paulo
Q5.
What is migration?
When people don't like their city
Correct answer: When people move from one place to another
When people work in a city
When people work on a farm

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