Cerrado Biome Knowledge Assessment

The video discusses the Cerrado, a vast and ecologically significant region in Brazil. It highlights the Cerrado's role in connecting major biomes and its importance as a biodiversity hotspot. The video warns about the threats facing the Cerrado, including deforestation and inadequate protection. It emphasizes the Cerrado's critical role in water preservation, supporting major aquifers and river basins. The video concludes with a call to action, encouraging viewers to participate in conservation efforts to protect this vital ecosystem.

What percentage of the planet's species can be found in the Cerrado?

• 15%

• 20%

• 5%

• 10%

Which biomes does the Cerrado connect?

• Amazon, Caatinga, Atlantic Forest, Pantanal

• Amazon, Pampas, Atlantic Forest, Pantanal

• Amazon, Caatinga, Pampas, Pantanal

• Amazon, Caatinga, Atlantic Forest, Pampas

What percentage of the Cerrado's original vegetation has been eliminated?

• 25%

• 50%

• 90%

• 75%

What percentage of the Cerrado's area is effectively protected?

• 1%

• 2%

• 3%

• 4%

How many major underground aquifers does the Cerrado feed?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the primary function of the Cerrado's deep-rooted trees?

• To absorb and distribute water

• To provide shade

• To prevent soil erosion

• To produce oxygen

What is the Cerrado often referred to as in terms of water?

• The green belt

• The heart of Brazil

• The lungs of Brazil

• The cradle of waters

What could happen if the Cerrado is not conserved?

• More forest fires

• Increased rainfall

• Risk of hunger and thirst

• Higher biodiversity

Which organization can you visit to learn more about the Cerrado?

• Friends of the Earth

• WWF

• UNESCO

• Greenpeace

What is the main reason for the Cerrado's importance in Brazil?

• Its large size

• Its biodiversity

• Its role in water preservation

• All of the above