Hydrosphere South America Flashcards
What is the Amazon River known for?
Largest river by volume.
It has serious drought issues, with only 10% water left.
Where does the Amazon River originate?
It originates in Peru, with headstreams in Peru.
How many tributaries does the Amazon River have?
It has 1100 tributaries.
Is the Amazon River navigable?
Yes, it is navigable up to Manaus.
Where is the mouth of the Amazon River located?
The mouth is a delta near the equator.
What is the Amazon River famous for?
Famous for Selvas, which are equatorial rainforests.
Where is the Magdalena River located?
It is located in Colombia.
What is the Magdalena River associated with?
It is associated with the drug trade.
Where is the Orinoco River located?
It is located in Venezuela.
What geographical feature does the Orinoco River flow through?
It flows through the Guiana Shield.
What is the Orinoco River famous for?
Famous for Angel Falls, the world’s highest waterfall.
What does the Paraná River form?
It forms the Brazil-Paraguay border.
What is located on the Paraná River?
Home to Itaipu Dam, the world’s second-largest dam.
What does the Paraná-Paraguay-Uruguay system combine to form?
It combines to form the Rio de la Plata.
Which capitals are located on the Rio de la Plata?
Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Montevideo (Uruguay).
Where is Lake Titicaca located?
It is located on the Bolivia-Peru border.
What is Lake Titicaca known for?
It is the world’s highest navigable lake.
Where is Lake Maracaibo located?
It is located in Venezuela.
What is Lake Maracaibo known for?
Known for oil deposits.
Where is Lake Marchiquita located?
It is located in the Gran Chaco region.
