ENGLISH 9TH GRADE : READING COMPREHENSION EXERCISE -03
CHAMPAGNAT COLLEGE -Q&A. PRACTICAL QUIZ
THE AMAZON RIVER. A VITAL SOURCE OF WATER AND LIFE.
The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world, encompassing nine countries in
South America: Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana,
Suriname, and French Guiana. It is known for its unique biodiversity, home to
millions of species of plants, animals, and insects. Among its most famous
inhabitants are jaguars, sloths, anacondas and a wide variety of birds and fish.
The Amazon River, which runs through the jungle, is the largest river in the world
and a vital source of fresh water. It is more than 7,000 kilometers long and is home
to thousands of aquatic species, including the famous pink dolphins. The Amazon
basin, which includes the rainforest and the river, plays a crucial role in regulating
the global climate. It is considered the lungs of the planet due to its ability to
absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, which is essential to
combat climate change.
In addition to its ecological importance, the Amazon is home to numerous
indigenous communities that have lived in harmony with nature for centuries.
These communities possess vast knowledge about medicinal plants and sustainable
farming techniques, which highlights the importance of preserving both the
rainforest and their culture.
1. How many countries are covered by the Amazon rainforest and what are they?
2. What famous animals can be found in the Amazon rainforest?
3. Which river crosses the jungle and what is its approximate length?
4. Why is the Amazon considered the lungs of the planet?
5. What role do indigenous communities play in the conservation of the Amazon?
CHAMPAGNAT COLLEGE -Q&A. PRACTICAL QUIZ
THE AMAZON RIVER. A VITAL SOURCE OF WATER AND LIFE.
The Amazon is the largest rainforest in the world, encompassing nine countries in
South America: Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana,
Suriname, and French Guiana. It is known for its unique biodiversity, home to
millions of species of plants, animals, and insects. Among its most famous
inhabitants are jaguars, sloths, anacondas and a wide variety of birds and fish.
The Amazon River, which runs through the jungle, is the largest river in the world
and a vital source of fresh water. It is more than 7,000 kilometers long and is home
to thousands of aquatic species, including the famous pink dolphins. The Amazon
basin, which includes the rainforest and the river, plays a crucial role in regulating
the global climate. It is considered the lungs of the planet due to its ability to
absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide and produce oxygen, which is essential to
combat climate change.
In addition to its ecological importance, the Amazon is home to numerous
indigenous communities that have lived in harmony with nature for centuries.
These communities possess vast knowledge about medicinal plants and sustainable
farming techniques, which highlights the importance of preserving both the
rainforest and their culture.
1. How many countries are covered by the Amazon rainforest and what are they?
2. What famous animals can be found in the Amazon rainforest?
3. Which river crosses the jungle and what is its approximate length?
4. Why is the Amazon considered the lungs of the planet?
5. What role do indigenous communities play in the conservation of the Amazon?
