Exploring the Amazon River

What is the length of the Amazon River?

• Roughly 2,800 miles (4,506 kilometers)

• About 5,000 miles (8,047 kilometers)

• Approximately 4,345 miles (7,062 kilometers)

• Approximately 3,500 miles (5,632 kilometers)

Which countries does the Amazon River flow through?

• Peru, Brazil, Colombia

• Chile

• Argentina

• Venezuela

What is the largest city located on the Amazon River?

• Cuiabá

• Manaus

• Belém

• Iquitos

Name one of the most famous animals found in the Amazon River.

• Capybara

• Anaconda

• Piranha

• Amazon river dolphin

What type of fish is known for its sharp teeth and aggressive behavior in the Amazon?

• Piranha

• Goldfish

• Catfish

• Trout

What is the primary ecosystem found in the Amazon River basin?

• Savanna

• Desert

• Temperate forest

• Tropical rainforest

How many species of fish are estimated to live in the Amazon River?

• 1800 species

• 3000 species

• 1500 species

• 2200 species

What is the name of the largest tributary of the Amazon River?

• Tocantins River

• Xingu River

• Rio Negro

• Madeira River

Which rainforest is closely associated with the Amazon River?

• Taiga Forest

• Congo Rainforest

• Amazon Rainforest

• Sundarbans

What is the significance of the Amazon River to local indigenous communities?

• The Amazon River is primarily used for shipping goods to other countries.

• The Amazon River is crucial for the survival, culture, and economy of local indigenous communities.

• Local indigenous communities rely on the Amazon River for their modern technology.

• The Amazon River has no impact on the lifestyle of indigenous communities.