Amazon Rainforest Quiz

What is the Amazon Rainforest often called?

• The heart of the Earth

• The lungs of the Earth

• The brain of the Earth

How much of the world's oxygen does the Amazon produce?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

What major issue threatens the Amazon Rainforest?

• Overpopulation

• Deforestation

• Global warming

What does the word "ecosystem" most likely mean?

• A natural environment where plants and animals live together

• A large city with advanced technology

• A weather pattern

The word "vital" in the passage most closely means:

• Unimportant

• Essential

• Dangerous

Why might jaguars decline if the forest is destroyed?

• They can't find water.

• They lose their habitat and hunting ground.

• They become herbivores.

What can we infer about the role of forests for animals?

• Forests are unimportant for animals.

• Forests provide food and shelter for animals.

• Animals do not live in forests.

What happens after the trees are cut down?

• The area is cleared.

• The wood is taken to factories.

• New trees are planted.

What is the final step described in the passage?

• Agricultural use begins.

• The wood is sold in markets.

• Trees are replanted.

Why is it important to protect the Amazon Rainforest?

• To make space for farms

• To preserve oxygen and biodiversity

• To allow more logging activities