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What percentage of the world's ocean water comes from the Amazon River?

• 20%

• 10%

• 5%

• 15%

Where does the Amazon River begin?

• Andes Mountains in Peru

• Himalayas in Nepal

• Rocky Mountains in USA

• Alps in Europe

How wide can parts of the Amazon River get during the wet season?

• 190 kilometers

• 100 kilometers

• 50 kilometers

• 250 kilometers

Which country contains more than half of the Amazon River?

• Brazil

• Peru

• Colombia

• Venezuela

How many kinds of fish are there in the Amazon?

• 1,300

• 3,000

• 40,000

• 2,000,000

Which of the following animals is considered one of the scariest in the Amazon?

• Anaconda

• Sloth

• Pink Dolphin

• Toucan

Why is the Amazon important to our planet?

• It is home to many species of plants and animals.

• It is the largest desert on Earth.

• It is the coldest place on Earth.

• It is the least explored ocean.

What does the word “gentle” mean in the text?

• Strong and fast

• Kind and not dangerous

• Big and heavy

• Loud and noisy

What does the word “extreme” mean in the title?

• Very small or little

• Very big or strong

• Very quiet or calm

• Very boring or usual

What is another good title for this article?

• Animals of the Amazon

• The Beautiful Andes Mountains

• Amazing Facts About the Amazon River

• How to Travel to Brazil