Afternoon on the Amazon

What type of vegetation is common in the Amazon rainforest?

• Creepers and climbers

• Grasses

• Shrubs

• Cacti

What is the main reason for the rich wildlife in the Amazon Basin?

• Desert conditions

• Cold climate

• Heavy rainfall

• High altitude

What type of climate condition is experienced during the day in the Amazon Basin?

• Cold and dry

• Hot and humid

• Cool and windy

• Mild and sunny

Which large mammal is found in the Amazon Basin?

• Elephant

• Jaguar

• Giraffe

• Panda

Manioc food belongs to the area of

• Ganga - Brahmaputra basin

• Amazon basin

• South Africa

• South America

What is the primary river flowing through the Amazon Basin?

• A) Nile

• B) Amazon

• C) Mississippi

• D) Yangtze

Which indigenous group is known to inhabit the Amazon rainforest?

• A) Inuit

• B) Maasai

• C) Yanomami

• D) Aborigines

What is a significant threat to the Amazon rainforest?

• A) Urbanization

• B) Deforestation

• C) Mining

• D) Tourism

Which of the following is a common animal found in the Amazon rainforest?

• A) Kangaroo

• B) Polar Bear

• C) Sloth

• D) Penguin

What is the Amazon rainforest often referred to as?

• A) The Lungs of the Earth

• B) The Heart of the Ocean

• C) The Roof of the World

• D) The Breadbasket of Europe