Amazon River and Equatorial Region
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What region lies very close to the equator between 10°N and 10°S?

  • Tropical region (correct)
  • Temperate region
  • Equatorial region
  • Polar region
  • Where does the river Amazon flow from and to?

  • From east to west
  • From the mountains to the west, reaching the Atlantic Ocean to the east (correct)
  • From the Atlantic Ocean to the mountains
  • From south to north
  • What is the term used for the place where a river flows into another body of water?

  • Mouth (correct)
  • Estuary
  • Delta
  • Source
  • Which of the following countries are part of the Amazon Basin?

    <p>Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What forms a river basin or catchment area?

    <p>Main river along with all its tributaries that drain an area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the Amazon river named as such by Spanish explorers?

    <p>Because it reminded them of fierce tribes of women warriors in Roman Empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

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