Amazon Rainforest Groups

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Which group has been in the Amazon Rain forest the longest? Options: Settlers, Loggers, Native Amazonians, Environmentalists

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Native Amazonians

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The Cattle Ranchers strongest "claim" to the Amazon land is that they are "raising the cattle that will (eventually) be feeding the world."

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true

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Environmentalists came to the Amazon Rain forest to study what?

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plants, animals, Native Amazonians

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Whose strongest claim is that they are strengthening Brazil's economy? Options: Loggers, Rubber Tappers, Settlers

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Loggers

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Rubber Tappers collect sap from rubber trees w/out hurting them.

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True

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"Sustainable development" means...

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using resources in ways that meet needs of people today w/out hurting supply for future generations.

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Which group "modifies" the environment the most? Options: Environmentalists, Native Amazonians, Cattle Ranchers

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Cattle Ranchers

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Which group "modifies" the environment the least? Options: Settlers, Loggers, Native Amazonians

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Native Amazonians

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WHO WOULD SAY THIS? We’ve been here longer than anyone. Our land and way of life should be protected.

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Native Amazonians

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WHO WOULD SAY THIS? Land that has been opened to us in the rainforest finally gives us a chance to provide food for our families. You can’t take that away.

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Settlers