"The Amazon River"
IntroductionIn this chapter, you have read about the geography of South America and its diverse physical features, including its many waterways. The world’s second longest river, the Amazon, serves as a transportation route and helps sustain more than one-third of all species in the world. On this Web site, you will learn that the Amazon River runs through a fragile, threatened ecosystem.
Destination Title: World Wildlife Organization: Amazon
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