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Physical Features
of Brazil
To the traveler, Brazil offers infinite geographic
diversity. Plains, lowlands, highland plateau, and mountain ridges unfold
from the south to the north. From east to west a landscape is revealed
that is covered with lakes, lagoons and rivers all eventually flowing into
the Atlantic Ocean. The landscape of Brazil is characterized by five
distinct regions:
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Coastal Plain, also called the Atlantic Coast
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Brazilian Highlands, also called the Central Plateau
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Amazon Basin
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The Pantanal, also called the Paranagua Basin
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Guiana Highlands
Activity One: Topographical Map
Assignment
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Divide students into pairs, and provide
each pair with access to reference material and the required map and data
retrieval chart.
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On the supplied map of Brazil draw and
colour the five major topographical areas. Be sure to include the
following:
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Research each topographical area and
describe its major topographical feature and how it is used today. Place
finding on student created data retrieval chart.
Activity Two: River Drainage Basin
Assignment
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Divide students into pairs, and provide
each pair with access to reference material, the required map, and a Venn
Diagram.
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Start with a discussion to review
concepts of drainage basin, watershed, plains, escarpment, plateau,
floodplain, levee, river cliff and meander.
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On the supplied map of Brazil draw and
colour the five major river drainage basins. Be sure to include the
following:
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Research each major river basin and
write finding on map under the labels. Research should include the names
of the rivers that flows through the drainage basin and a description of
the use the water is put to.
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Match the River Drainage Basis map with
the Topographical map. Have students complete a Venn Diagram to show the
similarities and differences.
Internet Resource
Brazil
Brazil: Article
Brazil: Geography
Geography
Learn about Brazil
Rivers
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