Question

read the passage and then answer the question. the amazon river is one of the longest rivers in the world. in fact, some people argue that it might be the longest river in the world. the amazon begins in the andes mountains on the western edge of south america. it then crosses the entire continent, ending at the atlantic ocean. this total distance is about four thousand miles. the exact measurement, though, is difficult to determine. the amazon meanders. this makes it harder to measure than if its path were a straight line. the river’s length may also change with the seasons of the year. for these reasons, its hard to tell if the nile river in africa is actually longer. what is the meaning of meanders as used in the passage? follows a winding course flows from south to north empties into other bodies of water contains many fish

Explanation:

The passage states that the Amazon's meandering makes it harder to measure than a straight - line path, implying it has a winding course.

Answer:

follows a winding course