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Question
Write a note on the Amazon River basin.
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Solution
- The Amazon Basin is the largest river basin in the world.
- It is located mainly in northern Brazil and lies between the Guiana Highlands and the Brazilian Highlands.
- The Amazon River flows eastward and drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
- Most of the basin is covered with dense tropical rainforests and receives heavy rainfall throughout the year.
- The region has rich biodiversity and is home to a wide variety of plants and animals.
- Frequent flooding and dense forests make many parts of the basin difficult to access.
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