Brazil - Natural Resources Flashcards

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What are natural resources?

A

Natural resources are things that occur naturally, and that are useful to us.

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2
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Is timber a natural resource of Brazil?

A

Yes

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3
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Is gas a natural resource of Brazil?

A

Yes

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4
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Is oil natural resource of Brazil?

A

Yes

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5
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Are soya beans a natural resource?

A

No. They are grown on plantations.

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6
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Which word means The loss of forests due to overcutting of trees?

A

Deforestation

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7
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A consequence of deforestation is the erosion of …

A

soil

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8
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What is a possible consequence of soil erosion?

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Flooding

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9
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Do you think it is wrong or right to cut down forests to make room for cattle farms?

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Yes or No. You need to have three reasons for your answer though.

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10
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What is an ecosystem?

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It is the complex relationship between all the living things of an area. It includes plant, animals and people.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a type of ecosystem. It is a large area on the Earth’s surface that is defined by the types of animals and plants living there.

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12
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Name a country with a Tropical Rainforest biome.

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Brazil

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13
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What type of biome do the North Pole and South Pole have?

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Ice Caps

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