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Lesson 7 of 10
  • Year 2

How is the weather in Brazil different than the UK?

In this lesson we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents in the world and locating Brazil on a map. We will then look at weather patterns in the UK and compare these to the different weather we explored in Brazil last lesson.

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Lesson 7 of 10
  • Year 2

How is the weather in Brazil different than the UK?

In this lesson we will recap our knowledge of the seven continents in the world and locating Brazil on a map. We will then look at weather patterns in the UK and compare these to the different weather we explored in Brazil last lesson.

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Key learning points

  1. Understand the seasonal weather patterns in the UK
  2. Explain how the weather is different in the UK to Brazil

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which continent is Brazil on?

Africa
Europe
North America
Correct answer: South America

Q2.
Where would you find the Amazon rainforest in Brazil?

In central Brazil
Correct answer: In the north west
In the south west
On the east coast

Q3.
What is the climate in the region around the Amazon rainforest?

Cold and dry
Cold and wet
Warm and dry
Correct answer: Warm and wet

Q4.
Where is Brasilia located?

Correct answer: In central Brazil
In the north east of Brazil
In the north west of Brazil
On the east coast of Brazil

Q5.
What type of extreme weather is caused by increased rainfall?

Drought
Earthquake
Correct answer: Flooding
Heatwave

Assessment exit quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which continent is the UK on?

Africa
Asia
Correct answer: Europe
South America

Q2.
Why does Brazil have different climate zones?

Because it is a small country
Because it is near the equator
Because it is near the sea
Correct answer: Because it is such a big country

Q3.
Why doesn't the climate change very much in different parts of the UK?

Because the UK has lots of coastline
Because the UK has no volcanoes
Because the UK is in Europe
Correct answer: Because the UK is much smaller than Brazil

Q4.
Where does it rain more? Manaus (north west Brazil) or the UK?

Correct answer: Manaus
The UK

Q5.
Which are the warmest months in the UK?

January and February
Correct answer: July and August
November and December
September and October