Protecting the Amazon Rainforest Quiz

What is the primary reason many governments aim to protect the rainforest?

• To increase tourism

• To preserve biodiversity and natural resources

• To expand agricultural land

• To build more urban areas

Which country has the largest percentage of protected land in the world?

• Brazil

• Venezuela

• Australia

• Canada

How do trees in the Amazon rainforest contribute to the global environment as they "exhale"?

• They release carbon dioxide

• They release oxygen

• They release nitrogen

• They release methane

Explain how cutting too many trees in the Amazon might lead to the shrinking of rivers.

• It increases soil erosion, leading to river expansion

• It reduces rainfall, decreasing river flow

• It increases rainfall, causing river overflow

• It has no effect on river size

Discuss how a Christian worldview might influence perspectives on deforestation in the Amazon.

• It encourages immediate exploitation of resources

• It promotes stewardship and consideration for future generations

• It suggests ignoring environmental issues

• It supports deforestation for economic growth

What are some of the challenges faced by Brazil's cities regarding water scarcity?

• Abundance of clean water sources

• Lack of reservoirs and pollution in rivers

• Excessive rainfall causing floods

• Overpopulation leading to water abundance

Identify a potential solution to address the water scarcity issues in Brazil's cities.

• Increase industrial water usage

• Build more reservoirs and improve sewage treatment

• Reduce agricultural water consumption

• Import water from neighboring countries

How have wealthy countries contributed to environmental sustainability?

• By investing in fossil fuels

• By investing in renewable energy

• By increasing deforestation

• By reducing environmental regulations