Why is the population in the western and central parts of Brazil sparse?

These parts are located in the Atacama desert.

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These parts are located in the Amazon basin.

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These parts are located in the Brazilian highlands.

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These parts are located in Brazil's coastal lowlands.

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The correct option is B These parts are located in the Amazon basin.
Most of the western areas and central parts of Brazil fall under the Amazon basin. Unfavourable climate, heavy rainfall, lack of accessibility due to the dense forests are the reasons why the areas of Amazon basin are sparsely populated.

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