The Amazon

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:river
gptkbp:agriculture_expansion contributes to habitat loss
gptkbp:amazon_basin home to the Amazon River
gptkbp:amazon_rainforest largest rainforest in the world
gptkbp:amazon_river second longest river in the world
gptkbp:amazon_river_basin supports diverse ecosystems
largest river basin in the world
gptkbp:amazon_river_dolphins native to the river
gptkbp:amazonian_manatee endangered species in the region
gptkbp:biodiversity one of the highest in the world
gptkbp:carbon_storage important for global climate regulation
gptkbp:climate tropical rainforest climate
gptkbp:climate_impact affects the region's ecology
on global weather patterns
gptkbp:conservation_efforts ongoing to protect biodiversity
gptkbp:contains more than 2.5 million insect species
over 40,000 plant species
1,300 bird species
2,200 fish species
430 mammal species
gptkbp:cultural_diversity reflects in local languages and traditions
gptkbp:cultural_heritage of indigenous tribes
gptkbp:cultural_significance to local indigenous communities
gptkbp:deforestation a major environmental issue
gptkbp:deforestation_rate increased in recent years
gptkbp:drainage_basin approximately 2.7 million square miles
gptkbp:famous_for Amazonian wildlife
gptkbp:fishing_regulations important for local economies
gptkbp:flood_control gptkb:annual_event
gptkbp:flows_into gptkb:Brazil
gptkb:Colombia
gptkb:Peru
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Amazon
gptkbp:illegal_logging a significant problem
gptkbp:involved_countries home to over 350 different groups
gptkbp:is_explored_in explored by Europeans in the 16th century
gptkbp:length approximately 4,345 miles
gptkbp:location gptkb:South_America
gptkbp:mouth gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:natural_resources rich in minerals and timber
gptkbp:power_source source of energy for several countries
gptkbp:research important for climate studies
gptkbp:research_institutes conduct studies in the region
gptkbp:river includes many smaller rivers and streams
gptkbp:river_islands home to unique flora and fauna
gptkbp:scenic_views Iguazu Falls is nearby
gptkbp:sport important for transportation
gptkbp:strategic_importance fishing, agriculture, and tourism
gptkbp:tourism attracts millions of visitors annually
promotes sustainable travel
gptkbp:tributary_of gptkb:Xingu_River
gptkb:Madeira_River
gptkb:Rio_Negro
gptkb:Tapajós_River
gptkbp:water_cycle plays a key role in regional climate.
gptkbp:water_discharge largest in the world
gptkbp:water_quality varies due to pollution
gptkbp:wildlife a threat to native ecosystems
efforts are critical
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Duck_Tales
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4