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The Amazon rainforest relies heavily on dust blown from the Sahara desert for its nutrients.

Why it is true

Every year, winds carry millions of tons of phosphorus-rich dust across the Atlantic Ocean. When this dust falls in the Amazon, it acts as a vital fertilizer that replenishes the nutrients heavy rains wash away from the soil.

Source: NASA

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