Scientists discover new reef system at Amazon River’s mouth

Q.  Scientists have discovered a new reef system which is the largest river by discharge of water in the world. Where is it located?
- Published on 02 May 16

a. Amazon
b. Tigris
c. Ganga
d. Brahmaputra

ANSWER: Amazon
 
  • Scientists have discovered a new reef system at the mouth of the Amazon River, which is the largest river discharge of water anywhere in the world.
  • When large rivers empty into oceans in areas called plumes, they create gaps within the reef distribution which makes finding the reef in this river system an unexpected discovery.

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