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5 giorni fa · Amazon River, the greatest river of South America and the largest drainage system in the world in terms of the volume of its flow and the area of its basin. The total length of the river is at least 4,000 miles (6,400 km), which makes it slightly shorter than the Nile River.
- Physiography of The River Course
Amazon River - Source, Tributaries, Basin: The Amazon...
- Contemporary Settlement Patterns
Amazon River - Settlements, Tribes, Ecology: The...
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Amazon River - Soils, Rainforest, Basin: The vast Amazonian...
- Agriculture and Forestry
Amazon River - Rainforest, Tributaries, Basin: Upland rice,...
- Hydrology
Amazon River - Hydrology, Tributaries, Basin: Most of the...
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22 mag 2024 · Amazonia is the largest river basin in the world, and its forest stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the tree line of the Andes in the west. The forest widens from a 200-mile (320-km) front along the Atlantic to a belt 1,200 miles (1,900 km) wide where the lowlands meet the Andean foothills.
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- The Amazon Rainforest stretches from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the tree line of the Andes in the west. The forest widens from a 200-mile (3...
- The Amazon Rainforest is the world’s richest and most-varied biological reservoir, containing several million species of insects, plants, birds, an...
- Brazilians have settled large portions of the Amazon, clearing the land for lumbering, grazing, and agriculture. Between 1970 and 2016, Brazilian A...
4 giorni fa · Under the Amazon river’s surface there are over 2,400 species of fish, over 7% of which are migratory species that rely on uninterrupted channels to carry out complex life histories. Fortunately, the incredible volume of discharge – which is greater than the next seven largest rivers in the world combined – flows unobstructed through much of the basin.
23 ore fa · The Amazon river runs 4,000 miles from the Andes to the sea, and is longer than any river but the Nile. The Amazon River is therefore the second longest river in the world. It is also the largest in terms of the size of its watershed, the number of tributaries, and the volume of water discharged into the sea.
3 giorni fa · In this video, we explore the fascinating world of the Amazon River, one of the most incredible natural wonders on Earth. Join us as we dive into the history, wildlife, and unique ecosystems...
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20 mag 2024 · Exploring the Elusive Source of the Amazon River. Known as the world’s largest river by volume, the Amazon has long captured the imagination of explorers, scientists, and geographers alike. However, the true origin of this mighty waterway has been the subject of ongoing debate and investigation.
25 mag 2024 · The Amazon Rainforest is the most diverse region in the world. It produces 20% of the world’s oxygen and is home to 20% of the world’s river water. With 40,000 different plant species and approximately 2.5 million insect species, it’s no wonder why it’s one of the most visited places in South America.
