Biodiversity and The Amazon Rainforest

The Amazon rainforest is totally located in Brazil.

• True

• False

The Amazon rainforest contains the largest river in the world.

• True

• False

The Amazon rainforest provides a habitat for giant otters.

• True

• False

The Amazon rainforest contains plants that can be used for medicine.

• True

• False

The Amazon rainforest does not attract many tourists.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

An organism that others may depend on for survival is called a(n):

• Keystone species

• Interdependent species

• Diverse species

Coral reefs are essential for the survival of other organisms. They provide:

• Microhabitats

• Shelter

• Breeding grounds

• Microhabitats, shelter, and breeding grounds

The tapir and agouti are ______ found in the Amazon Rainforest.

• Carnivores

• Herbivores

• Omnivores

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What may cause a species to become less genetically diverse?

• Isolation from members of its species

• Low population numbers

• Low population numbers and isolation from members of its species

Ecosystem diversity, species diversity, genetic diversity all intertwine to create _________________.

• Vulnerability

• Recycling

• Biodiversity