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Question
Observe the map of Brazil and answer the following questions.
- What is the delta of Amazon river called ?
- Which country borders Brazil at the Pampas grasslands ?
- Where does Amazon river drain its water ?
- Which is the only river that meets the Atlantic Ocean at the eastern coast ?
- Which is the nearest beach to the grasslands?
- In which physical feature lies the peak of Pico de Neblina?
Solution
- The delta of Amazon river is called Marajo Island.
- Uruguay borders Brazil at the Pampas grasslands.
- The Amazon river drains into the North Atlantic Ocean.
- The only major river that meets the Atlantic Ocean is Sao Francisco.
- The beach nearest to the grasslands in Brazil is Cassino Beach.
- Pico de Neblina peak lies in the Guiana Highlands.
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