Geography of Subtropical Regions and Amazon Basin

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Which of the following countries are not part of the Amazon rainforest region?

  • Chile (correct)
  • Peru
  • Ecuador
  • Venezuela

The Amazon River is the longest river in the world.

False (B)

What is the average annual temperature in the Amazon Basin?

27°C

The subtropics are geographically located between 23.30° and ______ parallels of latitude in both hemispheres.

<p>38°</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the geographic feature with its description:

<p>Tropic of Cancer = 23.30° north latitude Tropic of Capricorn = 23.30° south latitude Amazon Basin area = Approximately 6,915,000 square kilometers Amazon River length = Approximately 6400 km</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Subtropical Regions

Areas located between 23.30° and 38° latitude in both hemispheres.

Amazon Basin

A large area covering 6,915,000 square km, home to the Amazon River and its tributaries.

Amazon River

The second longest river in the world, approximately 6,400 km long.

Climate of the Amazon

Hot and wet year-round with an average temperature of 27°C and no dry season.

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Amazon Rainforest

The world's largest rainforest, covering 8,235,430 square kilometers across nine countries.

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Study Notes

Subtropical Regions

  • Tropics lie between the Tropic of Cancer (23.30° North) and the Tropic of Capricorn (23.30° South)
  • Subtropics are between 23.30° and 38° parallels in both hemispheres

Amazon Basin

  • Amazon River is the second longest river globally, approximately 6400 km long
  • Largest river regarding water volume
  • Rises in the Andes Mountains of South America
  • Flows eastward and empties into the Atlantic Ocean
  • Has 20 tributaries
  • Drains 6,915,000 square km, roughly 40% of South America

Amazon Basin Climate

  • Flows parallel to the equator
  • Located between 10°N and 10°S latitudes
  • Hot and wet climate year-round
  • Average annual temperature of 27°C
  • Day-night temperature differences minimal
  • High humidity
  • Frequent rainfall; no dry season
  • Rainfall varies between 60-180 inches annually

Amazon Rainforest

  • Largest rainforest globally, spanning 8,235,430 sq km
  • Dense tropical forests
  • Stretches over nine countries (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela)

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