fill the following table with the physiographic division found in the state of Brazil. Phylographic divisions States of Brazil
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Answer:
The country of Brazil occupies roughly half of South America, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. Brazil covers a total area of 8,514,215 km2 (3,287,357 sq mi) which includes 8,456,510 km2 (3,265,080 sq mi) of land and 55,455 km2 (21,411 sq mi) of water. The highest point in Brazil is Pico da Neblina at 2,994 m (9,823 ft). Brazil is bordered by the countries of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, Venezuela, and France (overseas department of France, French Guiana).
Explanation:
Continent
South America
Coordinates
10°S 55°W
Area
Ranked 5th
• Total
8,514,877 km2 (3,287,612 sq mi)
• Land
99.34%
• Water
0.66%
Coastline
7,491 km (4,655 mi)
Borders
Argentina 1,263 km (785 mi)
Bolivia 3,403 km (2,115 mi)
Colombia 1,790 km (1,110 mi)
French Guiana 649 km (403 mi)
Guyana 1,308 km (813 mi)
Paraguay 1,371 km (852 mi)
Peru 2,659 km (1,652 mi)
Suriname 515 km (320 mi)
Uruguay 1,050 km (650 mi)
Venezuela 2,137 km (1,328 mi)
Highest point
Pico da Neblina
2,995.30 m (9,827 ft)
Lowest point
Atlantic Ocean,
0 m (0 ft)
Longest river
Amazon River,
6,992 km (4,345 mi)
Largest lake
Lagoa dos Patos
9,850 km2 (3,803 sq mi)
Climate
North: tropical, South: temperate
Terrain
Coastal mountain ranges, vast central plateau (Planalto Central), remainder is primarily sedimentary basins
Natural resources
bauxite, gold, iron ore, manganese, nickel, phosphates, platinum, tin, clay, rare earth elements, uranium, petroleum, hydropower and timber
Natural hazards
recurring droughts in northeast; floods and occasional frost in south
Environmental issues
deforestation in the Amazon basin, illegal wildlife trade, illegal poaching, air and water pollution, land degradation and water pollution caused by mining activities, wetland degradation and severe oil spills
Exclusive economic zone
3,830,955 km2 (1,479,140 sq mi)