Saving the rainforest

What was the main reason the author’s class raised money in elementary school?

• To buy new school supplies

• To protect an acre of the rainforest

• To visit the rainforest

What potential benefit of the rainforest is mentioned in the text?

• It might contain the cure for diseases like cancer

• It is a popular tourist destination

• It has the best weather for farming

What challenge is mentioned regarding conservation efforts?

• Lack of interest from the public

• Inconsistent and unclear government reports

• The rain forest is too small to preserve

What percentage of the world’s freshwater supply does the Amazon rainforest contain?

• One-tenth

• One-fifth

• One-third

What environmental threats to the rainforest are listed in the passage?

• Logging, mining, and deforestation

• Earthquakes and floods

• Pollution from factories

In 2003, how many square miles of the rainforest had already been destroyed?

• 9,170 square miles

• 2.7 million square miles

• 1,500 square miles

According to the passage, why should countries benefiting from the rainforest’s resources take responsibility?

• Because they rely on its resources and should help protect it

• Because they want to control its economy

• Because they are required by law to do so

What is one proposed solution for protecting the rainforest?

• Stopping all human activity in the rainforest

• Holding governments accountable and ensuring transparency

• Letting nature recover on its own

How does the loss of the rainforest affect the world?

• It only affects the countries where the rainforest is located

• It has global consequences due to its environmental importance

• It mainly impacts farmers who live nearby

What is the author’s tone in discussing rainforest conservation?

• Neutral and indifferent

• Urgent and concerned

• Excited and optimistic