Amazônia: Compreensão de Texto

What is the primary country where the Amazon rainforest is located?

• Brazil

• Colombia

• Peru

• Venezuela

Why is the Amazon rainforest often referred to as 'the lungs of the Earth'?

• It produces a significant portion of the world's oxygen.

• It absorbs a large amount of carbon dioxide.

• It is the largest source of fresh water.

• It has the highest number of trees.

What are the main threats to the Amazon rainforest mentioned in the passage?

• Deforestation, logging, and agricultural expansion

• Urbanization and industrialization

• Mining and oil extraction

• Tourism and recreational activities

What is the main theme of the text?

• The economy of Brazil

• The importance and threats to the Amazon rainforest

• Different types of animals in South America

• How to produce oxygen

What nickname is given to the Amazon rainforest due to its oxygen production?

• Green Oasis

• Garden of the World

• The Lungs of the Earth

• The Great Forest

What can you infer about the importance of the Amazon rainforest based on the text?

• It only benefits the countries where it is located.

• It is essential for the global climate and the survival of many species.

• It has no impact outside South America.

• It is important only for plants and animals.

Observe the word "diversity" in the first paragraph. Which of these words is a cognate of "diversity"?

• Difficult

• Divertir

• Diversidade

• Divide

What does the word "crucial" probably mean in the context of the text?

• Not important

• Easy

• Essential

• Small

Based on the text, what is the impact of deforestation in the Amazon?

• It increases biodiversity.

• It leads to habitat loss and climate change.

• It helps animals find new homes.

• It has no significant impact.

What does the text suggest about efforts to protect the Amazon?

• They are completely successful.

• No effort is being made.

• Efforts are being made, but more is needed.

• Only governments are involved in conservation.