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A high plateau covers much of the continent. The boundaries of the plateau are marked by escarpments (steep slopes) over which many of these great rivers plunge as falls or rapids, thereby prohibiting water travel by boat or ship.

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A high plateau covers much of the continent. The boundaries of the plateau are marked by escarpments (steep slopes) over which many of these great rivers plunge as falls or rapids, thereby prohibiting water travel by boat or ship.


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Which continents are the four longest rivers found on?

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What are the main rivers on your continents?

Some of the main rivers on Earth include the Amazon River in South America, the Nile River in Africa, the Yangtze River in Asia, and the Mississippi River in North America. Each of these rivers plays a significant role in the geography, ecology, and cultures of their respective continents.


How are the Amazon and Nile and Mississippi rivers alike?

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Why is it impossible for ships to sail from Africa’s interior to the sea?

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What transportation did the interior plains use?

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