Differentiate between:Water transport in the Amazon and the Ganga river
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Water transport in the Amazon River
Water Transport in the Ganga River
(i) River Amazon is navigable throughout its course due to its gentle slope. (ii) Boats ply from Equitos in Peru to its mouth i.e.,approximately 3700 km. (iii) River Amazon is used for navigation between Brazil and neighbouring countries
(i) River Ganga is navigable only in its middle and lower course which is gentler as compared to its upper course. (ii) Boats ply from Allahabad to Haldia. i.e. approximately 1620 km. (iii) River Ganga is used for inland transportation