THE AMAZON

House on river bank, Amazon river near Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil - İCraig Duncan
By: Travis G., Doug M., and Adam M.
South America:
South America is south of Central America. South America has 13 countrys it's biggest is Brazil. Two oceans, and one sea borders it the two oceans are Atlantic, and Pacific Ocean and the sea is the Caribbean Sea. The major mountain ranges are the Pakaraima Mts. , Eastern Highlands, and the largest mountain range in South America the Andes Mountains. The major rivers are the Parana River, San Fransisco River and the biggest rivre in South America the Amazon River.
The Amazon Rainforest:
The Amazon River is the second largest river in the world. The river is between 6-10 kilometers wide and 6,280 km long. It is also home to 250 species 10,000 trees, 3,00 fresh water fish, 70,000 other plant species, and 1,800 birds.
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