In the mid-1950s, Brazil's capital was moved from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília because

a.

the government wanted to draw people away from the coastal cities and develop the interior of the country.

b.

many people had already moved to Brasília in search of better job opportunities.

c.

Brasília's climate is more appealing than that of Rio de Janeiro.

d.

Brasília is more centrally located than Rio de Janeiro.

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Kamari Cobb

Geography

17 August, 09:50

In the mid-1950s, Brazil's capital was moved from Rio de Janeiro to Brasília because

a.

the government wanted to draw people away from the coastal cities and develop the interior of the country.

b.

many people had already moved to Brasília in search of better job opportunities.

c.

Brasília's climate is more appealing than that of Rio de Janeiro.

d.

Brasília is more centrally located than Rio de Janeiro.

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Hallie · Answer 1

In the mid-1950's, Brazil's capital was moved to Brasilia from Rio de Janeiro because A. the government wanted to draw people away from the coastal cities and develop the interior of the country.