Amazon Rainforest Quiz

What is the average annual rainfall in the Amazon rainforest?

• 150 to 400 centimeters

• 50 to 100 centimeters

• 100 to 150 centimeters

• 400 to 600 centimeters

How much rainfall do tropical rainforests typically receive each year?

• 400 to 600 centimeters

• 150 to 400 centimeters

• 50 to 100 centimeters

• 100 to 150 centimeters

What percentage of Earth's surface is covered by tropical rainforests?

• 10 percent

• 4 percent

• 12 percent

• 6 percent

What is a common misconception about the Amazon rainforest?

• It is a vital ecosystem for global biodiversity.

• It is home to over half of the world's species.

• It is a desert.

• It is constantly being destroyed.

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Amazon rainforest?

• It is the largest tropical rainforest in the world.

• It is the smallest tropical rainforest in the world.

• It covers 10 percent of South America.

• It is located in North America.

What percentage of the world's species can be found in the Amazon rainforest?

• 10 percent

• 25 percent

• 50 percent

• 75 percent

How long can the Amazon River be at its widest point during the rainy season?

• 48 kilometers

• 40 kilometers

• 30 kilometers

• 20 kilometers

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Amazon River?

• It can be more than 48 kilometers across during the rainy season.

• It is the longest river in the world.

• It is a man-made river.

• It flows through the Sahara Desert.

What is the approximate length of the Amazon River?

• 5,000 kilometers

• 6,437 kilometers

• 4,000 kilometers

• 3,000 kilometers

What is the significance of the Amazon River in relation to the rainforest?

• It has no connection to the rainforest.

• It flows through the rainforest and supports its ecosystem.

• It is the shortest river in the world.

• It is a man-made river.