Amazon River Geography Quiz

The name 'Amazon River' was inspired by the fierce tribes of women warriors known as the Amazons from the ancient Roman Empire.

The tropical region of the Amazon is defined by the coordinates between 10°N and 10°S.

Tributaries are small rivers that join the main river and together they form the Amazon River Basin.

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<p>The Amazon Basin is considered the largest river basin in the world because it drains an extensive area through numerous tributaries.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Amazon River was named after fierce tribes resembling ancient female warriors.

The equatorial region lies between 10°N and 10°S, characterized by a tropical climate.

Small rivers that flow into a larger river, forming part of a river basin.

The Amazon Basin is the largest river basin in the world, draining several South American countries.

The Amazon Basin includes Brazil, Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, Colombia, and part of Venezuela.