What Makes the Amazon River Distinctive

question 58

Multiple Choice

What makes the Amazon River distinctive?

• A) It is the world's longest river.
• B) It is the world's largest river by volume.
• C) It is the world's muddiest river.
• D) It is the world's widest river.
• E) It is the world's fishiest river (has the most fish).

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Definitions:

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A historic architectural marvel in Istanbul, Turkey, originally built as a Christian cathedral, then converted into a mosque, and now a museum, exemplifying Byzantine architecture.

Procopius

A Byzantine Greek historian of the 6th century, known for his works "The Wars of Justinian", "The Buildings of Justinian", and the scandalous "Secret History".

Vitruvius

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