Amazon Rainforest Conservation Challenges

The Amazon rainforest, once covering 4-5 million square kilometers, now spans 2-3 million due to deforestation. Known as the 'lungs of the earth,' it produces 20% of the world's oxygen. Six main groups—native Amazonians, rubber tappers, loggers, settlers, cattle ranchers, and environmentalists—have different land use ideas. Native Amazonians and rubber tappers practice sustainable methods, while loggers and cattle ranchers contribute to deforestation. Environmentalists advocate for sustainable practices. Solutions include ecotourism, sustainable development, and buying rainforest-friendly products.

What is the Amazon rainforest often referred to as due to its significant oxygen production?

• The Soul of the Earth

• The Brain of the Earth

• The Lungs of the Earth

• The Heart of the Earth

Which group has lived in the Amazon rainforest for about 12,000 years?

• Rubber Tappers

• Cattle Ranchers

• Native Amazonians

• Loggers

What is the primary activity of rubber tappers in the Amazon?

• Mining

• Collecting sap from rubber trees

• Logging

• Cattle Ranching

Why do loggers defend their clear-cutting practices in the Amazon?

• It helps preserve the forest

• It reduces carbon emissions

• It provides jobs and boosts the economy

• It is a sustainable practice

What challenge do settlers face when trying to farm in the Amazon?

• Poor soil nutrients

• Lack of water

• Frequent floods

• Too much wildlife

What is the main argument of cattle ranchers for using large areas of land in the Amazon?

• They preserve the forest

• They provide food globally and boost the economy

• They protect wildlife

• They improve soil quality

When did environmentalists begin their efforts in the Amazon rainforest?

• 1980s

• 1990s

• 1970s

• 1960s

Which solution involves tourists visiting the Amazon to boost the economy and promote conservation?

• Ecotourism

• Carbon Offsetting

• Reforestation

• Sustainable Development

What is a proposed method to use the rainforest without harming it?

• Clear-cutting

• Strip logging

• Urban development

• Mining

Which of the following is NOT a proposed solution to protect the Amazon rainforest?

• Sustainable Development

• Ecotourism

• Industrial expansion

• Buying rainforest-friendly products