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Which of the following shapes shows the coastal part of Brazil correctly?
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Solution
Explanation:
Brazil’s coastline runs along the eastern side of the country, facing the Atlantic Ocean. On a map, the land mass of Brazil bulges eastward (and southeastward) into the ocean, so the coastal edge is a convex curve toward the right (east) side of the country.
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