Biomes and Environmental Issues in Brazil

This video, presented by Bruna Cianni from Descomplica, provides an overview of Brazil's biomes, focusing on the Amazon, Cerrado, and Caatinga. It discusses their unique characteristics, environmental impacts, and socio-economic activities. The Amazon is highlighted for its vast biodiversity and environmental challenges like deforestation. The Cerrado is noted for its resilience to fire and agricultural expansion. The Caatinga is explored for its adaptation to arid conditions and issues like desertification. The video aims to educate viewers on the importance of these biomes and the need for conservation.

What are biomes?

• Small ecosystems within a forest

• Large communities of flora and fauna adapted to specific climatic conditions

• Regions with the same type of soil

• Areas with the same altitude

Which of the following is NOT one of the six main biomes in Brazil?

• Amazon

• Pantanal

• Caatinga

• Sahara

What is a significant characteristic of the Amazon biome?

• It is located in the southern part of Brazil

• It is the smallest forest in the world

• It has a dry climate

• It is the largest tropical rainforest in the world

Which of the following is a major environmental impact in the Amazon?

• Industrial pollution

• Urbanization

• Deforestation

• Desertification

Where is the Cerrado biome predominantly located?

• South Brazil

• Southeast Brazil

• Northeast Brazil

• Central-West Brazil

What type of climate does the Cerrado biome have?

• Temperate

• Tropical seasonal

• Equatorial

• Arid

What is a unique feature of the Caatinga biome?

• It is the wettest biome in Brazil

• It is located in the Amazon region

• It has the highest biodiversity among semi-arid biomes in the world

• It is the only biome found in all regions of Brazil

What is a common environmental issue in the Caatinga biome?

• Flooding

• Desertification

• Glacial melting

• Volcanic eruptions

What is one of the strategies used to mitigate drought in the Caatinga region?

• Planting more trees

• Urban development

• Building dams

• Installing cisterns

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