Brazil has a diverse geography and climate due to its large size. It has a population of over 200 million people and a developing economy focused on agriculture, with a GDP heavily dependent on its exports of commodities. Brazil is a federal republic with a democratically elected president and bicameral legislature, and is a member of international organizations like the UN and OAS.

1. Name: Period 2 World Geography IA Mr. Johnson Spring 2009 Brazil (remove all italicized text as you answer the questions in this slideshow ) Brazil

5. Amazonian topography Describe the Amazonian Basin and how it affects where people live. Insert a physical map here.

6. Indigenous people Picture and describe one of the indigenous Brazilian tribes.

14. What problems face those who attempt to preserve Brazil’s tropical rain forests ?

16. Rio De Janeiro Describe this world famous city’s importance to Brazilian culture. What’s its most famous celebration ?

20. History of Brazil Make a timeline of at least five important historical events of Brazil. Description of Event Description of Event Description of Event Description of Event Description of Event 5th Date 4th Date 3rd Date 2nd Date 1st Date Name of Event 5 Name of Event 4 Name of Event 3 Name of Event 2 Name of Event 1