Describe the physical characteristics of Brazil. Describe the primary, secondary and tertiary activities of Brazil. Describe the differences between urban and rural Brazil.
Describe Brazil’s population referring to migration, colonialism and economic development.
Give a brief account of different cultures within Brazil.
Describe the reasons for, and consequences, of the deforestation of the tropical rainforest in Brazil. Contents
20.1 Physical characteristics and economic activities 20.2 Population, migration and urbanisation in Brazil 20.3 Cultural regions in Brazil 20.4 Deforestation of the tropical rainforests in Brazil – a challenge for the future Questions
The study of regions shows how economic, human and physical processes interact in a particular area.