The Amazon Rainforest: Biodiversity, Culture, and Rivers

The Amazon Rainforest: Biodiversity, Culture, and Rivers

Assessment

Interactive Video

Geography, Science

6th Grade - Professional Development

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explores the Amazon rainforest, highlighting its vast biodiversity, including 2.5 million insect species. It covers the geographical expanse of the Amazon basin, which spans nine countries, and the cultural significance of Manaus, a city enriched by the rubber boom. The video also compares the Amazon and Nile rivers, discussing their lengths and drainage areas. Finally, it delves into the wildlife and indigenous tribes of the Amazon, emphasizing the region's ecological and cultural richness.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

What is the debate surrounding the Amazon River?

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3 mins • 1 pt

What are some of the animals that can be seen in the Amazon rainforest?

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How many different tribes of Indians live in the Amazon, and what is unique about them?

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