SOUTH AMERICA

Why is Amazon Rainforest known as "Lungs of the Earth" ?

• It is the largest rainforest in the world

• The Amazon River flows through it which travels about 4,000 miles

• It's thick vegetation makes more than 20% of the world's oxygen

• It has a rich biodiversity of plants and animals

Answer explanation

Just as the human lungs absorb oxygen and give out carbon dioxide, the Amazon rainforest absorbs the carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and releases oxygen in a very large amount.

It absorbs about 25% of atmospheric carbon dioxide and it produces 6 per cent of total oxygen in Earth’s atmosphere.

What is the largest country in South America?

• Venezuela

• Ecuador

• Ushuaia

• Brazil

Answer explanation

Brazil is the largest country in South America.

At 8.5 million square kilometers and with over 217 million people, Brazil is the world's fifth-largest country by area.

Torres del Paine is known as a Hiker's Paradise. It is also known as a Bird Lover's Paradise. Why?

• It is home to 118 different bird species.

• It delivers stunning scenery featuring glaciers, lakes, mountains, and rivers.

• Bird lovers come there to click pictures of the birds.

• The wildlife of Torres del Paine includes 26 mammal species.

What is Ecuador also known as?

• The smallest country in South America

• Orchid capital of the world

• Equator (because it was named after it)

Answer explanation

Ecuador is known as the Orchid capital of the world because it has over 4,000 species of Orchids.

Why is Angel Falls known as the largest waterfall in the world?

• It is over 5,000 feet tall

• It is over 4,000 feet tall

• It is over 3,000 feet tall

• It is over 6,000 feet tall

Which are the 3 longest rivers in South America?

• Brazilian river, Amazon river, Ecuador river

• Ecuador river, Amazon river, Torres river

• Amazon river, Angel river, Parana river

• Amazon river, Parana river, Orinoco river