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OpenStudy (anonymous):

The Amazon River floods its banks each year. Why would a Brazilian farmer choose to live near a river that is guaranteed to flood?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The land along the river holds many advantages for farming. These lands have traditionally been the most productive agricultural land in Brazil, the annual flooding prevents weeds and rejuvenates the soil. from: http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_would_a_Brazilian_farmer_choose_to_live_near_a_river_that_is_guaranteed_to_flood

OpenStudy (anonymous):

likely because of the agricultural advantages of the fertile soil due to the flooding of the river

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