amazon rainforest

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What is the average rainfall in the Amazon Rainforest?

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6-10 feet.

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True or False: The Amazon is home to more than 10% of the known species on Earth.

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True.

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Where can the Amazon Rainforest be found?

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South America.

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What is the average temperature in the Amazon Rainforest?

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80°F.

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Which of these animals is native to the Amazon Rainforest? (jaguar, elephant, zebra, bengal tiger, kangaroo)

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Jaguar.

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What is the primary reason for the high biodiversity in the Amazon Rainforest?

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The variety of habitats and microclimates.

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What role does the Amazon Rainforest play in the global climate?

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It acts as a carbon sink, absorbing CO2.

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What are the main threats to the Amazon Rainforest?

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Deforestation, climate change, and illegal logging.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing of trees to make way for agriculture or urban development.

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What is the significance of the Amazon River?

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It is the largest river by discharge volume of water in the world.