Amazon Rainforest: Guardian of the Climate

What percentage of the Earth's oxygen is produced by the Amazon Rainforest?

• 10%

• 20%

• 6%

• 15%

Deforestation in the Amazon can directly lead to which of the following?

• Increased local rainfall

• Decreased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• Loss of biodiversity

• Cooler regional temperatures

Which of the following is NOT a cause of deforestation in the Amazon?

• Logging

• Mining

• Urbanization

• Ice melting

The Amazon Rainforest is often referred to as the "lungs of the Earth" because it:

• Produces a significant portion of the Earth's oxygen

• Is the largest desert in the world

• Stores a vast amount of fresh water

• Is home to the highest diversity of bird species

Which of the following is a consequence of Amazon deforestation on global climate?

• Increased oxygen levels

• Decreased greenhouse gas emissions

• Increased greenhouse gas emissions

• Decreased global temperatures

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

• It has no significant impact

• It acts as a carbon sink

• It increases global temperatures

• It decreases the amount of rainfall globally

Which of the following is a major threat to the Amazon Rainforest?

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Snowstorms

• Decreased tourism

How does deforestation affect the water cycle in the Amazon Rainforest?

• Increases water vapor in the atmosphere

• Decreases precipitation

• Increases precipitation

• Has no effect on the water cycle

Which of the following is a conservation effort to protect the Amazon Rainforest?

• Encouraging deforestation

• Promoting the use of fossil fuels

• Establishing protected areas and reserves

• Increasing agricultural land use

What is the impact of climate change on the Amazon Rainforest?

• It has led to a decrease in the size of the rainforest

• It has increased the rainforest's biodiversity

• It has no impact

• It has made the rainforest expand