Rainforests READING 2 CW

Why are rainforests crucial for the survival of life on Earth?

• They provide the largest variety of plants and animal species of any other ecosystem in the world.

• They are the only source of fresh water on the planet.

• They produce the majority of the world's oxygen supply.

• They are the primary habitat for marine life.

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What is one of the roles of rainforests in the environment?

• They are a major source of pharmaceuticals.

• They moderate local temperatures and keep our air clean by acting as major carbon sinks.

• They prevent natural disasters like tsunamis and earthquakes.

• They are the main source of food for the global population.

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What event is celebrated to help protect rainforests by raising awareness and encouraging action?

• Earth Day

• World Rainforest Day 2023

• International Biodiversity Day

• Global Warming Awareness Day

How much rainfall do rainforests typically receive annually?

• Between 200 to 1,000 centimetres

• Between 100 to 500 centimetres

• Between 300 to 700 centimetres

• Between 50 to 250 centimetres

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What process do plants in rainforests use to release water into the atmosphere?

• Condensation

• Transpiration

• Evaporation

• Precipitation

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How does the size of the Amazon Rainforest compare to the United States?

• It is about the same size

• It is more than half the size

• It is less than half the size

• It is twice the size

What percentage of the Earth's total biodiversity is found in the Amazon rainforest alone?

• At least 5%

• At least 10%

• At least 15%

• At least 20%

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How many hectares of tropical primary rainforests were lost in 2021?

• 2.75 million hectares

• 3.75 million hectares

• 4.75 million hectares

• 5.75 million hectares

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What percentage of the Amazon has been cut down in the last 50 years?

• 7%

• 17%

• 27%

• 37%

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By what percentage has the critically endangered orangutan population declined in the last 50 years?

• Nearly 50%

• Nearly 60%

• Nearly 70%

• Nearly 80%

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