Conflict in the Amazonian Rainforest

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The Amazon Rainforest provides an estimated _____% of the world's oxygen.

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25

Front

The process by which carbon and oxygen cycle among plants, people and animals is called

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the carbon oxygen cycle

Front

Which of these groups is responsible for deforestation of the rainforest?
Options: rubber tappers, native peoples, logging companies, environmental groups

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logging companies

Front

Which of these do environmental groups in the Amazon Rainforest most want to protect? biodiversity, ecotourism, deforestation, wetlands

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biodiversity

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Approximately _____% of the world's rainforests have been lost.

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50

Front

Using resources in a way that meets the needs of people without hurting the ability of future generations to meet their own needs is called

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sustainable development

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A broadleaf evergreen forest found in wet and hot regions near the equator is called a

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tropical rainforest

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How do logging companies justify deforestation? Options: many jobs are created by logging companies, they bring in more than 5 billion dollars per year, they provide needed wood for paper products, all of the above

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all of the above

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Some countries around the world are rebuilding forests. This is called

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reforestation

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Which of these are examples of sustainable development? ecotourism, shade grown coffee, strip logging, all of the above

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all of the above