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The Amazon Rainforest

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Wood made for building
a)
lumber
b)
lucrative
c)
reluctant
2.
She was ______ to cut down the old tree in her backyard.
a)
reluctant
b)
lucrative
c)
lumber
3.
Many ______ are endangered due to habitat destruction.
a)
spices
b)
species
c)
deforestation
4.
_________ destroys habitats and endangers the survival of many plant and animal species.
a)
biodiversity
b)
deforestation
c)
ecotourism
5.
Costa Rica is a great place for _________,it has a rich biodiversity and they focus on sustainable travel and conservation.
a)
lucrative
b)
ecotourism
c)
lumber
6.
Rhinos are ______________ due to hunting, habitat loss, and poaching.
a)
uninhabitable
b)
perspective
c)
endangered
7.
Antarctica is considered one of the most_______ places on Earth due to its extreme climate and isolation.
a)
species
b)
uninhabitable
c)
lucrative
8.
Due to ___________the Amazon has been disappearing over the years.
a)
habitat
b)
biodiversity
c)
deforestation
9.
My parents bought a _____________ to make the water safe to drink.
a)
reluctant
b)
filter
c)
species
10.
I was reluctant to participate in the school's talent show because I have stage fright. Which word has the closest meaning to the underlined word?
a)
excited
b)
determined
c)
unwilling
11.

Which of the following is a major cause of habitat destruction?

a)

Conservation

b)

Deforestation

c)

Reforestation

12.

What is the primary goal of ecotourism?

a)

Profit maximization

b)

Sustainable travel

c)

Urban development

13.

Which word best describes a place that cannot support human life due to harsh conditions?

a)

Lucrative

b)

Uninhabitable

c)

Endangered

14.
This biome is found around the equator and is home to a large amount of biodiversity.
a)
Deserts
b)
Tropical Rain Forests
c)
Savannas
d)
Chaparral 
15.

Biodiversity is important for the stability of ecosystems. Which of the following actions would most likely INCREASE biodiversity in a region?

a)

Introducing non-native species

b)

Establishing a protected area

c)

Clearing forests for agriculture

d)

Using pesticides extensively