Exploring the Amazon River

What is the longest river in the world?

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

• Nile River

Which countries does the Amazon River flow through?

• Peru, Brazil, Colombia

• Chile

• Venezuela

• Argentina

What type of ecosystem is primarily found along the Amazon River?

• Desert

• Tropical rainforest

• Temperate forest

• Savanna

Name one tribe that lives along the Amazon River.

• Yanomami

• Sami

• Maasai

• Inuit

What is the main language spoken by many Amazon tribes?

• Spanish

• Guarani

• English

• Portuguese

How does deforestation affect the Amazon River?

• Deforestation improves the flow of the Amazon River.

• Deforestation negatively impacts the Amazon River by increasing sedimentation, disrupting the water cycle, and harming aquatic ecosystems.

• Deforestation has no effect on the Amazon River's water quality.

• Deforestation increases fish populations in the Amazon River.

What is the average length of the Amazon River in miles?

• 6,000 miles

• 4,345 miles

• 3,500 miles

• 5,200 miles

Why is the Amazon River often called the 'lungs of the Earth'?

• It refers to the river's role in global shipping and trade.

• The Amazon River is known for its high rainfall and humidity.

• The Amazon River is called the 'lungs of the Earth' due to its role in oxygen production and carbon absorption.

• It is called this because it has the largest fish population.

What are some common animals found in the Amazon River?

• penguin

• polar bear

• Amazon river dolphin, piranha, anaconda, catfish, capybara, jaguar

• kangaroo

How do the Amazon tribes depend on the river for their livelihood?

• Tribes depend on the river for mining and industrial purposes.

• Amazon tribes depend on the river for fishing, transportation, and agriculture.

• The river is used solely for recreational activities by the tribes.

• Amazon tribes rely on the river for hunting and gathering only.