Lesson 54 of 84 · World Geography
⭐ 30 XP🗺️ Atlas OutpostThe Amazon River Basin
The Amazon River Basin is the largest rainforest in the world and spans across several countries, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
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The Amazon River Basin is the largest rainforest in the world and spans across several countries, including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. This basin is vital for its biodiversity, hosting millions of species of plants and animals, many of which are unique to this ecosystem. The Amazon River itself is the second-longest river in the world and plays a crucial role in regulating the global climate by absorbing significant amounts of carbon dioxide. The basin faces challenges from deforestation and climate change, which threaten its ecological balance.
Key Facts
The Amazon River Basin is the largest rainforest globally.
It spans across countries like Brazil, Peru, and Colombia.
The Amazon River is the second-longest river in the world.
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Question 1
1 of 2Which country is NOT part of the Amazon River Basin?
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