Amazon River Quiz

Into which ocean does the Amazon River flow?

• Pacific

• Atlantic

• Indian

• Arctic

Where does the Amazon River begin?

• Peru

• Ecuador

• Brazil

• Colombia

What is the average width of the Amazon River?

• 500 meters

• 100 meters

• 1 kilometer

• No specific average width

What is the largest city on the Amazon River?

• Rio de Janeiro

• São Paulo

• Buenos Aires

• Manaus

What is the Amazon River's main water source?

• Groundwater

• Glaciers

• Precipitation

• Ocean currents

How many tributaries does the Amazon River have?

• over 1,100

• over 500

• over 1,000

• over 800

What is the average depth of the Amazon River?

• 10 meters

• 30 meters

• 50 meters

• 20 meters

What animals are found in the Amazon River?

• Alligators, crocodiles, turtles, manatees.

• Sharks, stingrays, jellyfish, seahorses.

• Otters, beavers, capybaras, tapirs.

• Piranhas, electric eels, anacondas, river dolphins.

What is the significance of the Amazon River to its ecosystem?

• The Amazon River has no significance to its ecosystem.

• The Amazon River supports only a few species.

• The Amazon River prevents species migration.

• The Amazon River provides water and nutrients to the Amazon Rainforest and supports diverse species.