Forests: Review

Which statements describe the geographic characteristics of Amazonia?

• Amazonia is located in the southern part of North America.

• Amazonia is located in the northern part of South America.

• Only one river runs through Amazonia.

• The territory of Amazonia spans several countries.

Which statements describe the geographic characteristics of the Amazonia?

• The entire region of Amazonia is within Brazil.

• The Amazon River flows from west to east.

• The Amazon River discharges into the Atlantic Ocean.

• The Amazon River flows from north to south.

How would you describe Amazonia's climate?

• Hot and wet (lots of rain and warm weather)

• Warm and dry (Warm weather and not a lot of rain)

• Cold and wet (not very warm, but lots of rain).

• Cold and dry (not very warm and not a lot of rain).

The Amazon and Amazonia are the ​ ​ (a)  

• same thing.
• not the same thing.

Which of these two statements describe the Amazon rainforest?

• It is mostly made up of coniferous trees.

• It is made of mostly very tall trees.

• It contains trees whose wood is considered special and precious.

• It is the world's second largest tropical forest.

Which of these statements describes the Amazon rainforest?

• It is made of mostly small trees.

• It is home to rare and endangered species.

• It is a tropical forest, also known as a "boreal" forest.

• It has the highest rate of biodiversity of any forest in the world.

Which mountain range is found in the western part of Amazonia?

• Rocky Mountains

• Alps

• Andes Cordillera

• Appalachians

What percentage of South America is covered by the Amazon Rainforest?

• 30%

• 100%

• 10%

• 80%

Which is the biggest city in Amazonia?

• Rio de Janiero

• Mexico City

• Manaus

• Belem

Which are examples of activities practised by Indigenous people in Amazonia?

• Hunting

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  Climbing

• Gathering

• Cultivating food