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Video Activity : Survival in the City

Part A : BEFORE THE LESSON

When you watch the video you will learn about some of the major cities in Brazil. You need to be familiar with where these cities are so do some research and then label the two maps below.

Map ONE is a map of South America. Label all the countries in South America and the lines of latitude.

Map1: South America

Table One

Chart showing population growth in these major cities

Inhabitants (millions)
Source: UN

1985

1990

Sao Paulo

15.9

17.4

Rio de Janeiro

10.4

10.7

Buenos Aires

10.9

11.5

  • Where are these cities found?

  • What is their population today? Can you find out?

Map TWO is a map showing the different regions in Brazil. Label the towns that you see on this map. Your teacher will help you fill in the rest of the map during the lesson.

Map 2: The different regions in Brazil.

Video Activity : Survival in the City

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