Amazon rainforest

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Title

Amazon rainforest

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Description

A rainforest is a thick forest usually found in areas of warm temperatures, high humidity and heavy annual rainfall. The Amazon rainforest in South America is the world's largest rainforest. It covers 600, 000 sq km and 40% of Brazil's total area. Parts of it are found in Ecuador, Venezuela, Suriname, Peru, Colombia, Bolivia, Guyana, and French Guiana. It is home to many different species of plants and animals.

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Date created

26-09-2023

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Related subjects

nature of science / place and environment / living world / rainforest / rain forest / Amazon rainforest / humidity / rain / Guyana / South America / Brazil / Bolivia / French Guiana / Ecuador / Venezuela / Suriname / Peru / Colombia / Amazon river / plants / animals / flora / fauna / identity, culture and organisation / science / social science

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