Landmarks - Amazon River

The video explores the Amazon River, highlighting its size, unique features like the Pororoca wave, and diverse wildlife. It also covers Martin Strell's record-breaking swim down the river, detailing the challenges he faced, including dangerous wildlife and harsh conditions. The Amazon's significance and uniqueness are emphasized throughout.

Which river is considered one of the greatest in the world and rivals the Nile in length?

• Yangtze River

• Amazon River

• Danube River

• Mississippi River

What is the unique wave phenomenon on the Amazon River that attracts surfers?

• Seiche

• Pororoca

• Tsunami

• Rip Tide

How long did Dilton Mariano surf on the Pororoca wave to set a new world record?

• 40 minutes and 5 seconds

• 34 minutes and 8 seconds

• 26 minutes and 19 seconds

• 20 minutes and 15 seconds

Which dangerous species can be found in the Amazon River?

• Sea Turtle

• Blue Whale

• Amazon River Dolphin

• Great White Shark

Who was the first person to swim the entire length of the Amazon River?

• Ryan Lochte

• Ian Thorpe

• Martin Strell

• Michael Phelps

What challenges did Martin Strell face during his swim down the Amazon River?

• Sandstorms

• Avalanches

• Pirate attacks

• Shark attacks

What health issues did Martin Strell experience during his Amazon swim?

• High blood pressure and dizziness

• Dehydration

• Hypothermia

• Broken bones