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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.

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<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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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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Explore the unique characteristics of subtropical regions and the Amazon Basin. This quiz covers the geography, climate, and significant features of the Amazon River and rainforest, emphasizing their importance in the global ecosystem. Test your knowledge on this vital area of Earth.