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1. 1.

   Choose the correct option.

   1. The bark of the ____________________ tree is used for making quinine which cures malaria.
      1. cypress
      2. cinchona
      3. chicle
      4. cedar
   2. Which of the following birds is not found in the Amazon Basin?
      1. Parrot
      2. Toucan
      3. Peacock
      4. Hummingbird
   3. Situated near the mouth of the Amazon in Brazil, _________________ is the main port of the region.
      1. Belem
      2. Manaus
      3. Madeira
      4. Iquitos
2. 2.

   Fill in the blanks.

   1. The Amazon Basin is also known as _____________________
   2. The biggest tree of the Amazon rainforests is the _______________ tree.
   3. _____________________ is a flesh-eating fish.
3. 3.

   Mark the wrong statements and correct them.

   1. The Amazon Basin lies in the temperate zone.
   2. In the interiors of the Amazon rainforests , waterways are the only mode of transport.
   3. Rice and millets are the staple food of the people in the amazon Basin.
4. 4.

   Mention the extent of the Amazon Basin and name the countries that lie within this region.

5. 5.

   Describe the climatic conditions of the Amazon Basin.

6. 6.

   What are the characteristics of the natural vegetation found in the Amazon Basin?