What is a major environmental concern mentioned in the passage regarding the Amazon Rainforest? Options: Deforestation, Urbanization, Air Pollution, Water Scarcity

The Amazon Rainforest

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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Deforestation
Answer explanation
The passage highlights deforestation as a major environmental concern in the Amazon Rainforest, emphasizing its impact on biodiversity and climate change, making it the correct choice over urbanization, air pollution, or water scarcity.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the largest tropical rainforest in the world?
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The Amazon Rainforest
Answer explanation
The Amazon Rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, covering over 5.5 million square kilometers. It surpasses the Congo Rainforest, which is the second largest, making the Amazon the correct answer.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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The Amazon Rainforest is located in which of the following countries? Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Bolivia, Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama, United States, Canada, Mexico, and Cuba
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Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana
Answer explanation
The Amazon Rainforest spans several countries in South America, including Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Bolivia, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana, making this the correct answer.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Rainforests are often called the lungs of the planet because they:
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Produce a large amount of the world's oxygen
Answer explanation
Rainforests are called the lungs of the planet because they produce a large amount of the world's oxygen through photosynthesis, playing a crucial role in maintaining the Earth's atmosphere.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What percentage of the world's bird species live in the Amazon Rainforest?
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20%
Answer explanation
Approximately 20% of the world's bird species are found in the Amazon Rainforest, making it a critical habitat for avian biodiversity. This highlights the importance of conserving this unique ecosystem.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the size of the area of rainforest cut down every single minute of every day?
Back
4 football pitches
Answer explanation
Every minute, approximately 4 football pitches of rainforest are cut down. This alarming rate highlights the significant deforestation occurring globally, making '4 football pitches' the correct answer.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Where is the Amazon Rainforest?
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South America
Answer explanation
The Amazon Rainforest is primarily located in South America, spanning several countries including Brazil, Peru, and Colombia. It is not found in North America, China, or California.
8.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
This biome is found around the equator and is home to a large amount of biodiversity.
Back
Tropical Rain Forests
Answer explanation
Tropical Rain Forests are located near the equator and are known for their high biodiversity, featuring a vast array of plant and animal species, unlike deserts, savannas, or chaparral which have less biodiversity.
9.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is a significant threat to the biodiversity of the Amazon Rainforest? Overfishing, Climate Change, Deforestation, Desertification
Back
Deforestation
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