Amazon Rainforest Quiz

What is the Amazon rainforest often called due to its role in absorbing carbon dioxide?

• The Heart of the Earth

• The Lungs of the Planet

• The Brain of the World

• The Stomach of the Globe

Approximately what percentage of the world's known species of plants and animals are found in the Amazon rainforest?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

Which animal is known as the largest cat in North and South America?

• Lion

• Tiger

• Jaguar

• Leopard

What is a major threat to the Amazon rainforest?

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Air Pollution

• Urbanization

Which bird in the Amazon is also known as a royal hawk?

• Bald Eagle

• Harpy Eagle

• Golden Eagle

• Peregrine Falcon

What percentage of the Amazon rainforest is located in Brazil?

• 40%

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

Which of the following is NOT a resident of the Amazon rainforest?

• Black Spider Monkeys

• Poison Dart Frogs

• Polar Bears

• Pink River Dolphins

What action is being taken to protect the Amazon rainforest?

• Building more roads

• Promoting illegal logging

• Replanting trees

• Increasing farmland

What is the Amazon rainforest's role in the environment?

• Producing oil

• Absorbing carbon dioxide

• Generating electricity

• Mining minerals

What is a concern if deforestation continues in the Amazon?

• Increase in tourism

• Loss of farmland

• Inability to recover

• More wildlife