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Buenos Aires, Argentina Lithograph Answers Why isn't there agriculture in this region? This region has not been agriculturally developed due to the change of terrain in addition to the increased elevation of the area. The region is not as flat as the land to the west and is not as conducive to farming. Why is Buenos Aires located here? Buenos Aires is in its present location due to the area's easy access to the Rio de la Plata. The Rio de la Plata provides several major benefits, including excellent commerce opportunities and the availability of fertile land for agriculture. One of the first major ports in the South Atlantic, the city was recognized for its commerce opportunities as early as 1776, when Buenos Aires became the capital of the newly founded viceroyalty of the La Plata province. Additionally, the availability of nutrient rich land and an ample fresh water supply from the Rio de Parana contributed to the area's desirability for both agricultural and city growth. Where do the river sediments (sand and mud) come from? River sediments in the Rio de la Plata come from both the Rio de Parana and the Salado River. Loose particles upstream in the rivers, in addition to sediment that comes off of the riverbanks due to erosion, eventually make their way downstream to Buenos Aires and the Rio de la Plata. View the lithograph (pdf). |
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