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Question
Study the transport map of Brazil in the figure and answer the following questions:
- Which means of transport are seen on the map?
- Which means of transport has a denser network?
- Which highway can be seen prominently? Which places does it join?
- What could be the reason of development of railways in the South-East?
- In which part of Brazil do you see a lesser development of transport network ? What could be the reason?
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Solution
- All the means of transport, like roadways, railways, airways, and waterways, are seen on the map.
- The roadways have a denser network.
- The Trans Amazonian Highway can be seen prominently. It connects Cruzeiro do Sul, Porto Velho, Manaus, and Brasília.
- South-east Brazil is the richest and most populous region of the country. Agriculture, mining, and tourism are well developed in this part of Brazil.
- The reasons for the development of railways in the South-East are:
- Brazil’s natural environment, including the Amazon forest in the north and swampy plains, is not conducive to agriculture. Development of railways. This region has a minimal population.
- South-east Brazil’s fertile and accessible terrain allows for train links. This location is ideal for trade and business because of its proximity to popular tourist destinations, like Brasilia and Rio de Janeiro.
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