Tropical Rainforests and Land Use Conflicts Quiz

What is a tropical rainforest?

• A broadleaf evergreen forest found in wet and hot regions near the equator

• A dry, sandy area with little vegetation

• A cold, mountainous region with pine trees

• A grassland with few trees and moderate rainfall

Who are indigenous people?

• Natives of an area who have been conquered or dominated by others who came later

• People who move to a new country for work

• Tourists visiting a new place

• Scientists studying the rainforest

What is deforestation?

• Removing or clearing away the trees from a forest, often to clear land for farming or ranching

• Planting new trees in a forest

• Protecting forests from fire

• Building roads through a forest

Why might deforestation occur in the Amazon Rainforest?

• To clear land for farming or ranching

• To increase rainfall

• To build more forests

• To protect wildlife

Which of the following is NOT a reason for deforestation?

• To clear land for farming

• To clear land for ranching

• To plant more trees

• To build roads

What does the term "indigenous" mean in the context of people?

• Original inhabitants of an area

• People who visit for a short time

• People who move from city to city

• People who study plants

Which of the following is an example of land use conflict?

• Farmers and ranchers disagreeing on how to use a piece of land

• Planting trees in a park

• Building a playground in a city

• Cleaning up a river

Which statement best describes the role of indigenous people in the Amazon?

• They are the original inhabitants who may be affected by land use changes

• They are tourists visiting the rainforest

• They are scientists studying plants

• They are city workers building roads

Which of the following is a characteristic of a tropical rainforest?

• Hot and wet climate with evergreen trees

• Cold and dry with pine trees

• Sandy soil with little vegetation

• High mountains with snow

How does deforestation affect indigenous people?

• It can destroy their homes and resources

• It gives them more land to use

• It brings more rain to their area

• It helps them grow more trees