
Amazon Ecosystem Nutrient Dynamics

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Biology, Science
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9th - 12th Grade
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Liam Anderson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'terra firme' refer to in the Amazon?
A type of animal
A river
A type of tree
Slightly higher ground
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main characteristic of a 'hummocky' landscape?
Flat and smooth
Dense with trees
Bumpy and uneven
Covered in water
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do tree roots in the Amazon grow horizontally?
To support other trees
To absorb more sunlight
Due to lack of nutrients below
To avoid predators
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What role does the root mat play in the Amazon ecosystem?
It provides shelter for animals
It helps recycle nutrients
It supports tree growth
It stores water
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a major consequence of deforestation in nutrient-poor environments?
More animal diversity
Improved soil quality
Increased rainfall
Collapse of the ecosystem
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does a nutrient-rich area differ from a nutrient-poor one in the Amazon?
It has fewer animals
It is drier
It supports a more vibrant ecosystem
It has less plant growth
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common feature of nutrient-rich soils in the Amazon?
They are always wet
They are sandy
They are barren
They support a wide variety of life
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