Kapuas River

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/kapuas-river

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How long is the Kapuas River?1,143 kilometers (710 miles)
2. What is the location?Borneo island, Indonesia; flows west into the South China Sea
3. What is the origin?Müller mountain range, central Borneo

Maritime Southeast Asia: The island and coastal regions of Southeast Asia, characterized by extensive maritime trade and cultural exchange.
Müller Range: A significant mountain range in central Borneo that serves as the headwaters for several major rivers, including the Kapuas.
Alluvial Soils: Rich soils deposited by rivers, often found in floodplains and deltas, which are highly fertile for agriculture.
Biodiversity: The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.