WorksheetsRainforest and South America Quiz
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 10mins
What gas do trees in the rainforest help absorb?
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Carbon dioxide
Helium
Why do some farmers cut down trees in the rainforest?
To build schools
To make space for farming
To protect animals
To clean the air
What is a problem that can happen after deforestation?
Ice caps melting
Soil erosion
Tidal waves
Cold weather
Which group is often affected by land development in the rainforest?
Political leaders
Tourists
Indigenous peoples
Business owners
Which of these is a common cash crop in South America?
Ice
Bananas
Cars
Pine trees
What is one negative effect of growing only one crop?
It makes food taste better
It helps the soil
It weakens soil and hurts biodiversity
It makes crops grow faster
Which of the following best describes “infrastructure”?
Plants and animals
Buildings, roads, power, and water systems
Cultural traditions
Forest locations
Why do businesses avoid areas with poor infrastructure?
The weather is too cold
They want to be near volcanoes
It’s hard to transport goods or get power
Workers live too far away
What is one way political corruption can hurt a country?
It gives people free healthcare
It helps the environment
It wastes money that could help the public
It increases foreign trade
What is the Panama Canal used for?
Fishing
Drinking water
Faster shipping between oceans
Vacation cruises only
Why might people migrate from rural areas to cities in South America?
For cooler weather
For better job and education opportunities
To grow food
To go camping
What can help reduce poverty in South America?
Cutting down more trees
Sending everyone to the rainforest
Improving access to education
Raising banana prices
What’s a possible downside of mining in South America?
It improves health
It reduces air pollution
It damages land and water
It builds more schools
Why is biodiversity important in the rainforest?
It creates strong weather
It helps maintain healthy ecosystems
It lowers food prices
It increases deforestation
Which of these actions could help protect the environment in South America?
Expanding cities into the rainforest
Creating national parks and reserves
Building more factories in the forest
Growing only one type of crop
What is a major consequence of urbanization in South America?
Increased wildlife habitats
Improved air quality
Overcrowding and pollution
Decreased demand for housing
All of the following are positive effects of the banana industry, EXCEPT
More jobs
Roads and transportation are improved
Some healthcare is provided
Chemicals on crops impact the farmers
Who does the Lorax speak for?
the birds
the air
the trees
the bears
what country exports the most bananas
Ecuador
Panama
Columbia
Costa Rica
