Examine a map of the Transamazonian highway that enables transportation of goods throughout previously inaccessible and underpopulated parts of the Amazon River Basin
The Transamazonian highway was intended to connect several South American countries.
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NARRATOR: The Transamazonian highway system has made possible the movement of goods to areas that were previously inaccessible.
Settlement has followed along these routes.
Settlement has followed along these routes.