Introduction to the Amazon river | Earth’s Great Rivers

An introduction to the river Amazon, including it's source in Peruvian glaciers.

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Clip Info
  • Clip length: 2'33''
  • Broadcast year: 2019
Curriculum Connection
  • Geography | Rivers and water | The water cycle and river terminology | River characteristics
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Licence: ERA Licence required

Usage

UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted

Content
  • Provider: BBC
  • Channel: BBC Two
  • Programme: Earth's Great Rivers
  • Series: 1
  • Episode: Amazon
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