GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Mato Grosso Plateau
The Mato Grosso uplands form part of Brazil’s interior plateau country. They are geographically distinct from the low, seasonally flooded Pantanal nearby.
Fast Facts
- Locate the uplands in central-western Brazil, around the headwater regions feeding major river systems.
- Cerrado vegetation is widespread in the broader plateau environment.
- Soybeans, cattle and other agricultural activities are important land uses.
Connected lessons
- Mato Grosso PlateauMap, explanation and practice
- A wetland becomes a continental waterwayGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- CerradoRelated places
- PantanalRelated places
- Paraguay RiverRelated places
- Brazilian HighlandsRelated places