VOICED : La Amazonia perdió 8% de su territorio en 18 años por deforestación

The Amazon has lost 8% of its area due to deforestation from 2000 to 2018, with Brazil being the main contributor. The deforestation rate has accelerated since 2012, tripling between 2015 and 2018. The region faces threats from extraction activities, infrastructure projects, and fires. Recent data shows a 9.5% increase in deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon from August 2019 to July 2020, influenced by political agendas.

What percentage of the Amazon's surface was lost due to deforestation between 2000 and 2018?

• 10%

• 5%

• 8%

• 12%

Which year is noted as the worst for the Amazon rainforest in terms of deforestation in the 21st century?

• 2012

• 2000

• 2003

• 2018

By how much did the annual deforestation rate increase between 2015 and 2018?

• It remained the same

• It quadrupled

• It tripled

• It doubled

Which country is primarily responsible for the high deforestation rates in the Amazon?

• Brazil

• Venezuela

• Colombia

• Peru

What was the percentage increase in deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon from August 2019 to July 2020?

• 8.5%

• 7.5%

• 10.5%

• 9.5%