Question

Write geographical reasons.

There are no west-flowing rivers in Brazil.

West flowing rivers are not found in Brazil. 

Give geographical reasons:

There are no west-flowing rivers in Brazil.

Answer 1

1. Even a cursory look at the map will make one realise that there are the North Atlantic and South Atlantic Oceans to the northern and eastern coasts of Brazil, respectively.
2. Southern Brazil is occupied by an extensive plateau. The height (altitude) decreases gradually to the north. A number of rivers take off from the terminal portion of the highlands and flow northwards to meet the Atlantic Ocean. The only major river, the São Francisco, flows towards the north for a distance and then takes a sharp eastward turn to enter the coastal strip along the Atlantic Ocean.
3. Moreover, Amazon, which is the longest river in Brazil, originates from the eastern slopes of the Andes Mountains in Peru, flows eastward and meets the North Atlantic Ocean.
4. Likewise, Parana, Paraguay and Uruguay originate from the southern slopes of the Highlands and flow through the south-western part of Brazil. Therefore, there are no west-flowing rivers in Brazil.