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South America's Eastward Shift
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● FeaturedMany people have a strong memory of South America being positioned almost directly south of North America, creating a sense of surprise when they see its actual eastward lean.
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What People Remember
People recall South America being aligned vertically or nearly vertically with North America, with its landmass primarily to the south.
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What's Actually True
In reality, South America is significantly eastward, with its easternmost point (e.g., parts of Brazil) being further east than Florida or even much of the Caribbean.
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#continents#maps#global#orientation
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