The Amazon River

What makes the Amazon the most incredible river?

An exciting journey exploring the Amazon River, from its mountain origins to its role as a massive home for unique wildlife.

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1. Where can you find the Amazon River?
- A. In North America
- B. In South America
- C. In the middle of the desert
- D. In a big city with many bridges
2. Which special animal lives in the Amazon River?
- A. A polar bear
- B. A pink river dolphin
- C. A pet cat
- D. A camel
3. Where does the Amazon River begin its journey?
- A. In the snowy Andes Mountains
- B. In the middle of the ocean
- C. At the beach
- D. In a swimming pool
4. How do people cross the Amazon River?
- A. By walking over bridges
- B. By riding a train
- C. By using boats and ferries
- D. By driving a car

1. Why does the river look brown or muddy?
- A. Because it is very dirty
- B. Because it has trash in it
- C. Because it carries sand and soil from the mountains
- D. Because the dolphins like the color brown
2. What happens to the Amazon River during the rainy season?
- A. It dries up completely
- B. It grows much wider
- C. It turns into ice
- D. It stops flowing
3. Where does the Amazon River end?
- A. In a small lake
- B. At the North Pole
- C. In the Atlantic Ocean
- D. At a waterfall
4. If you wanted to compare the Amazon to other rivers, what is special about the water it carries?
- A. It has the most water of any river
- B. It has very little water
- C. It has less water than the Nile
- D. It only has water during the winter

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