History and Geography

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The (a)   is the mightiest river in South America.

The Amazon carries more water than any other river. It is about ___________ kilometres long. Only the River ___________ in Africa is longer.

(a)  

The Amazon begins in the ___________ in ___________.

(a)  

From there Amazon River flows north and then east through Brazil. It empties, or flows into the (a)   Ocean.

Most of the huge river and its many tributaries are in the country of (a)   . Tributaries are fresh water streams that flow into a larger stream or a river.

There are many places on the Amazon where a person on one side of the river cannot see the other side. The Brazilians call the Amazon the " (a)   ".

The ___________ has sharp teeth and extremely powerful jaws, which can bite the prey with a force of over ___________ .

(a)  

Weighing up to 150 pounds, the (a)   is the world's largest rodent.

(a)   are a group mammals that includes squirrels, mice, rats, porcupines, etc. Capybara especially likes living in the warm, humid environment of the River Amazon.

___________ are also known as "water jaguars" or "___________ ". The males can grow up to six feet long and weigh up to 75 pounds, and both sexes are known for their thick, glossy, coats

(a)