which factors have affected urbanisation in Brazil
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Answer:
In Brazil,rapid urbanisation happened mainly in the south and south east with Sao Paolo emerging as a major,metropolitan and industrial area.
Following are the factors affecting urbanisation in Brazil:
a) The mild and humid climate of South and south eastern part of Brazil.
b) Availability of water and network of transport facilities.
c) Deposites of minerals and steady supply of energy resources and fertile land helps to grow urbanisation in Brazil.
d) Besides these factors, the government is promoting "Go West"
policy which will reduce pressure on few areas where population is concentrated and will reduce regional imbalance in the country.
Explanation:
(i) In Brazil, rapid urbanisation has taken place in South and South East Coastal regions.
(ii) Being in proximity to the Atlantic Ocean have benefitted these regions immensely in the form of mild climatic conditions.
(iii) Availability of water, fertile soil, natural minerals such as iron ore, good transport system and steady electric supply have positively impacted urbanisation in these parts.
(iv) To the north of the Brazilian Highlands is the rain shadow region of ‘Drought Quadrilateral’ with sparse settlements.