Amazon Rain Forest Quiz

What is the Amazon Rain Forest often referred to as?

• The Heart of the Earth

• The Lungs of the Earth

• The Brain of the Earth

• The Soul of the Earth

How large is the Amazon Rain Forest?

• 3 million square kilometers

• 4.5 million square kilometers

• 5.5 million square kilometers

• 6.5 million square kilometers

What role does the Amazon Rain Forest play in regulating the global climate?

• Absorbing large amounts of oxygen

• Absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide

• Releasing large amounts of nitrogen

• Releasing large amounts of methane

What is one of the major threats to the Amazon Rain Forest?

• Overpopulation

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Industrialization

Why is protecting the Amazon Rain Forest essential?

• It provides food for the world

• It is a major tourist attraction

• It is essential for the health of our planet

• It is a source of precious metals