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The Amazon River is the largest river in the world by discharge volume, stretching 4,000 miles from the Andes Mountains to the Atlantic Ocean. It is home to unique species like the Amazon River dolphin and plays a critical role in global climate regulation. The river’s basin, known as the 'lungs of the Earth,' supports unparalleled biodiversity and is vital for oxygen production and carbon absorption.
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The Amazon River is the largest river in the world by discharge volume and one of the longest, stretching approximately 4,000 miles (6,400 kilometers). It flows through South America, primarily in Brazil, but also through Peru, Colombia, and several other countries. The river originates in the Andes Mountains in Peru and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
The Amazon River is home to an incredible diversity of wildlife, including the Amazon River dolphin, also known as the pink river dolphin. This unique species is known for its pink coloration and is one of the few freshwater dolphins in the world. The Amazon River dolphin plays a vital role in the river’s ecosystem, but it faces threats from pollution, habitat destruction, and fishing activities.
The Amazon River basin is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth" due to its role in producing oxygen and absorbing carbon dioxide. The river and its surrounding rainforest are critical to global climate regulation and biodiversity.
Fun fact: The Amazon River discharges more water than the next seven largest rivers combined!
It is the largest dolphin speciesIt is pink and lives in freshwaterIt is found only in the oceanIt is not affected by pollution
What is the Amazon River basin often called?
The heart of the EarthThe lungs of the EarthThe desert of the EarthThe ocean of the Earth
What is one threat to the Amazon River dolphin?
Increased rainfallPollution and habitat destructionReduced water levelsImproved water quality
What is the fun fact about the Amazon River?
It is the shortest river in the worldIt discharges more water than the next seven largest rivers combinedIt flows through only one countryIt has no wildlife