Approximately what share of Brazil's population lives in urban areas?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. More than 80%
- Step 1: Rapid urbanisation since the mid-twentieth century made Brazil a mostly urban country.
Answer
More than 80%.
Why not the others: The smaller shares describe Brazil in the first half of the twentieth century or less.
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