Exploring the Amazon Rainforest

Which of the following best describes the Amazon Rainforest's biodiversity?

• It has fewer species than most other rainforests.

• It is home to about 10% of all known species on Earth.

• It only contains plant species, not animals.

• It is mostly made up of grasslands.

Which group is considered one of the indigenous peoples of the Amazon?

• Inuit

• Yanomami

• Maori

• Zulu

What is a major impact of deforestation in the Amazon?

• Increase in animal populations

• Loss of habitat for many species

• Decrease in carbon dioxide levels

• Expansion of glaciers

Which river is the main waterway of the Amazon River system?

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

How does climate change most directly affect the Amazon Rainforest?

• It causes more frequent and severe droughts.

• It increases the number of glaciers.

• It makes the rainforest colder year-round.

• It reduces the amount of sunlight.

Which of the following is a conservation effort aimed at protecting the Amazon?

• Promoting slash-and-burn agriculture

• Creating protected reserves and national parks

• Encouraging illegal logging

• Building more highways through the forest

Which of the following statements about the Amazon River is true?

• It is the longest river in the world.

• It has the largest volume of water of any river on Earth.

• It flows through only one country.

• It is completely dry during the dry season.

Why are indigenous peoples important for the conservation of the Amazon?

• They have no knowledge of the forest.

• They often use sustainable practices that help protect the environment.

• They only live in cities.

• They encourage deforestation.

Which of the following is a consequence of deforestation in the Amazon for the global climate?

• Decreased greenhouse gas emissions

• Increased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

• More rainfall worldwide

• Lower global temperatures

What is one way climate change threatens the biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest?

• By increasing the number of species

• By causing more frequent forest fires

• By making the soil richer

• By increasing rainfall evenly throughout the year