History and Geography

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The ___________ is the mightiest river in South America.

The Amazon carries more water than any other river. It is about ___________ kilometres long. Only the River ___________ in Africa is longer.

The Amazon begins in the ___________ in ___________.

From there Amazon River flows north and then east through Brazil. It empties, or flows into the ___________ Ocean.

Most of the huge river and its many tributaries are in the country of ___________. Tributaries are fresh water streams that flow into a larger stream or a river.

There are many places on the Amazon where a person on one side of the river cannot see the other side. The Brazilians call the Amazon the "___________".

The ___________ has sharp teeth and extremely powerful jaws, which can bite the prey with a force of over ___________ .

Weighing up to 150 pounds, the ___________ is the world's largest rodent.

___________ are a group mammals that includes squirrels, mice, rats, porcupines, etc. Capybara especially likes living in the warm, humid environment of the River Amazon.

___________ are also known as "water jaguars" or "___________ ". The males can grow up to six feet long and weigh up to 75 pounds, and both sexes are known for their thick, glossy, coats