Quiz on Earth and Deforestation

What is the Amazon often called?

• The Brain of the Earth

• The Lungs of the Earth

• The Heart of the Earth

• The Stomach of the Earth

What is the main cause of deforestation?

• Building Roads

• Building Dams

• Farming

• Collecting Wood

How many square kilometers of the Amazon are lost to deforestation each year?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 5,000

• 14,000

What gas do trees take in during photosynthesis?

• Oxygen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

Where can the Amazon rainforest be found?

• Africa

• Asia

• South America

• Europe

How many different kinds of insects are estimated to be in the Amazon?

• Over 1 million

• Over 2 million

• Over 3 million

• Over 4 million

What is the main effect of deforestation on the environment?

• Increase in Carbon Dioxide Levels

• Decrease in Carbon Dioxide Levels

• Increase in Oxygen Levels

• Decrease in Nitrogen Levels

What is the main human activity that leads to deforestation?

• Logging

• Mining

• Hunting

• Fishing

What is the impact of deforestation on animals?

• They Thrive

• They Must Move

• They Disappear

• They Multiply

What is the estimated number of different kinds of plants in the Amazon?

• Over 50,000

• Over 60,000

• Over 40,000

• Over 30,000