Deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest

What is deforestation?

• The planting of trees in urban areas

• The removal of trees from forests

• The conservation of wildlife in forests

• The increase of forested areas

How large is the Amazon Rainforest?

• 5 million km²

• 6 million km²

• 8 million km²

• 10 million km²

How many countries does the Amazon Rainforest span?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 11

Between 2001 and 2012, how many hectares of the Amazon were lost to deforestation?

• 10 million hectares

• 15 million hectares

• 18 million hectares

• 20 million hectares

What percentage of deforestation in the Amazon is attributed to commercial farming?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Which of the following is NOT a crop associated with deforestation in the Amazon?

• Palm oil

• Cocoa

• Coffee

• Wheat

What percentage of deforestation in the Amazon is due to commercial logging?

• 3%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

How much carbon does the Amazon store?

• 100 billion tonnes

• 120 billion tonnes

• 140 billion tonnes

• 160 billion tonnes

What is the estimated percentage of the Amazon that will be deforested by 2050 if current rates continue?

• 30%

• 35%

• 40%

• 45%

What is one of the positive economic impacts of deforestation?

• Loss of biodiversity

• Job creation in farming

• Increased soil erosion

• Reduction in tourism