Amazon Deforestation and Climate Change

Amazon Deforestation and Climate Change

Assessment

Interactive Video

Science, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Olivia Brooks

FREE Resource

The video discusses the rapid deforestation of the Amazon over the past 50 years, highlighting the efforts of Pao Adoro and Greenpeace in combating illegal deforestation. It emphasizes the critical role of the Amazon in global ecology and the urgent need to stop its destruction. The impact of dam construction on forest ecosystems is also explored, illustrating the severe environmental changes caused by such developments. The video concludes with a call to action, stressing the importance of immediate efforts to prevent irreversible damage to the planet.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change has occurred in the Amazon rainforest over the past 50 years?

Increased biodiversity

Significant deforestation

Expansion of urban areas

Improved air quality

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Pao Adoro and what is his mission?

A government official promoting tourism

A Greenpeace activist fighting deforestation

A local farmer advocating for agriculture

A scientist studying Amazon wildlife

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Pao Adoro's influence compare to that of government authorities?

He works independently

He has less influence

He collaborates with them

He has more influence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What environmental impact is caused by damming in the Amazon?

Increased fish population

Creation of artificial lakes

Improved water quality

Expansion of forest areas

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main message conveyed in the final section of the video?

Deforestation is beneficial

Immediate action is necessary

The Amazon is beyond saving

Climate change is a myth