Rainforest Resources

Which of the following is a significant environmental challenge to developing nations in South America?

• toxic emissions

• sedimentation

• deforestation

• droughts

The use of terrace farming by the Incas is an example of which of the following?

• modifying the environment

• destruction of the environment

• irrigating dry areas using the drip technique

• use of advanced technology equipment

What vegetation and climate zone is featured in this map?

• tundra

• desert

• rainforest

• savanna

In which physical feature of Latin American would I most likely find this indigenous person?

• The Andes

• The Amazon

• The Atacama

• The Pampas

Which situation is referred to in this excerpt?

• The rapid growth of rural populations

• The rapid conversion of an important habitat to other uses

• The spread of invasive species to non-native habitats

• The release of toxic chemicals into Earth’s atmosphere

According to the political cartoon, how have humans affected the ecosystem?

• Due to trade between countries, invasive species have overtaken  entire ecosystems.

• Urban sprawl has led to a loss of habitat for native animals

• Humans have used pesticides that have affected the food chains

• Environmental groups support the construction of suburbs.

Which of the following is a technique used by native peoples of Latin  American to clear fields to grow crops?

• slash-and-burn

• push-and-pull

• cerrado

• terraced farming

The use of terrace farming by the Incas is an example of which of the  following?

• modifying the environment for human needs

• destruction of the environment

• irrigating areas prone to drought

• use of advance technological equipment

Which of the following is an example of sustainable development?

• Brazil cuts down sections of the Amazon Rainforest to provide lumber and to create new farms and ranches.

• Oil companies drill in teh Gulf of Mexico in an attempt to find new reserves of oil.

• Scientists studying the rainforests biodiversity, its wide array of plant and wildlife

• Environmental organizations paying the Bolivian government to preserve a certain portion of the rain forest.