Brazil Notes

Land:
lowland

Brazil has narrow coastal _____________, highland areas, and

river valleys.
The _____________ River flows through Brazil and is almost

4,000
miles long.
In the Amazon _______________, rainfall can reach as much
as 120
inches per year. These rains support the growth of thick
__________.
Major ______________ are located in the south. Tourists flock
to
____________________ and Sao Paulo each year.

Economy:
important

___________________, mining, and forestry have been

for centuries.
Mining companies dig for minerals such as bauxite, iron

ore, and _____.

Logging companies harvest ______________ and other
woods from
the rain forest.
Farmers use the cleared land to grow ______________ and
tobacco
Brazil produces the most _________________, has huge
cattle
ranches, and exports _____________.

People:

The __________________ were the first and largest European

group
to colonize Brazil.
Today Brazilians are of European, African, _________

___________
Asian, or mixed ancestry.
Almost all Brazilians speak a Brazilian form of
________________,
African

which includes many words from Native American and

languages.
Most Brazilians follow the _____________________ religion.
Today Brazil is a democratic ___________________, where
people elect a ___________________.
Many Brazilians enjoy soccer, which they call

______________.
Basketball is also very popular.
Brazil is also famous for the celebration of
_________________,
held right before Easter, which is a festival with music and
parades.