B) It is difficult to travel to all of the places in South America.
C) South America has many different kinds of beautiful environments.
D)
South America is beautiful, but there are many dangerous places there.
2. What is special about the Atacama Desert?
A) It spreads across nine countries.
B) It is the driest place in the world.
C) It is 3,800 meters above sea level.
D) It is home to many special species.
3. Which is TRUE about Colca Canyon?
A) It is a large canyon in Peru.
B) It was created by volcanoes.
C) It stretches north to south along seven countries.
D) It is more than twice as wide as the Grand Canyon.
4. Which is NOT true about the Galapagos Islands?
A) They are a group of 14 islands.
B) There are many unique species there.
C) They were formed by volcanoes in the sea.
D) They are the highest islands in South America.
5. Which can replace the word “opposite” in line 6?
A) completely different B)
very similar
C) dangerous D)
exciting
73. AMAZING ANIMALS OF THE AMAZON
The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world.
Amazingly, over one third of the
world’s animal species live there, and many of them are only found in the Amazon. Let’s meet some of the
animals!
Hyacinth Macaw
The Hyacinth Macaw is the largest parrot by length in the world. It is 100 centimeters long from the end of its
tail to the top of its head. Its body is covered with beautiful blue feathers.
Amazon River Dolphin
The Amazon river dolphin is commonly known as the “pink dolphin” because of its pink skin. It looks
pink because its blood vessels are very close to the surface of its skin. It is considered the smartest of the
river dolphins. Its brain size is 40% larger than that of humans!
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