The Threat to the Amazon: Deforestation, Droughts, and Wildfires

The video discusses the alarming rate of deforestation in the Amazon over the past 40 years, primarily due to cattle ranching in Brazil. It highlights other contributing factors such as poorly planned infrastructure, unsustainable resource extraction, and climate change. The Amazon has also faced severe droughts and wildfires, with 2005 and 2010 experiencing the worst droughts in a century, and 2019 witnessing a significant increase in wildfires. The video emphasizes the importance of the Amazon in providing essential oxygen and natural wonders, urging the need for its protection.

What is the primary reason for deforestation in the Amazon over the last 40 years?

• Tourism expansion

• Cattle ranching

• Mining activities

• Urban development

By what year do scientists estimate that a significant portion of the Amazon biodome will be without trees?

• 2050

• 2030

• 2025

• 2040

Which years experienced the worst droughts in the Amazon region in the past century?

• 2015 and 2020

• 2010 and 2015

• 2005 and 2010

• 2000 and 2005

How much did the number of wildfires increase in 2019 compared to 2018?

• 75%

• 60%

• 85%

• 50%

Why is it crucial to protect the Amazon rainforest?

• It is a major tourist attraction

• It provides essential oxygen and natural wonders

• It is the largest desert in the world

• It is a source of rare minerals