River (Amazon)

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Dive into the Amazon River Quiz!

Test your knowledge about the incredible Amazon River, the lifeblood of South America. This quiz features 10 multiple-choice questions that cover interesting facts, geographical insights, and unique wildlife associated with the Amazon River.

Whether you're a river enthusiast, a student of geography, or just curious about nature, this quiz is for you! Here’s what you’ll find:

Explore fascinating trivia about the Amazon River
Learn interesting facts about its length and tributaries
Discover the unique aquatic life found in its waters

10 Questions2 MinutesCreated by ExploringNature27

Which river has the largest drainage system in the world in terms of the volume of its flow and the area of its basin.

Nile River

Mississippi River

Congo River.

Amazon River

About how long is the Amazon River?

4,000 feet

3,000 miles

4,000 kilometers

4,000 miles

Approximately how much water does the Amazon River discharge every second on average?

100,000 cubic meters

200,000 cubic meters

10,000 cubic meters

750,000 cubic meters

The Amazon River and the drainage basin cover approximately 40% of South America.

True

False

The Amazon River once flowed into the Pacific Ocean.

True

False

Which of the following are examples of fish in the Amazon River?

Monkey fish, Amazon River dolphin, and arapaima

Arowana, arapaima, and discus

Amazon River dolphin, arowana, and arapaima

Arowana, monkey fish, and Amazon River dolphin

What sort of creatures normally found in marine waters rather than fresh water can be found in the Amazon River?

Stingrays

Great white sharks

Blue whales

Giant squid

Approximately how many tributaries does the Amazon River have?

750

Over 1,000

497

100

Which is not a use of the Amazon Rivers?

It helps with irrigation

Create avenue for electricity

Used as a source of food

Used as a landfills

During the wet season, how wide can the Amazon River get?

2 miles

10 miles

25 km

50 km

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