The Uncertain Future of Ancient Geoglyphs

The video discusses the discovery and significance of geoglyphs in the southwestern Amazon, highlighting the threats posed by expanding agriculture. Antonia Barbosa's efforts to protect these sites are detailed, alongside the economic transformation from cattle grazing to mechanized farming. The potential for tourism to aid in preservation is also explored.

What are geoglyphs?

• Geometric earthworks by ancient civilizations

• Modern art installations

• Natural rock formations

• Recent agricultural developments

What is the main threat to the geoglyphs in the Amazon?

• Expanding soy and corn farms

• Tourism

• Urban development

• Climate change

Who is Antonia Barbosa?

• An archaeologist protecting geoglyphs

• A government official

• A tourist guide

• A local farmer

What nickname is given to the BR 317 highway?

• The Soy Route

• The Amazon Trail

• The Corn Path

• The Geoglyph Hwy

What has become Acre State's biggest export product in recent years?

• Cattle

• Timber

• Coffee

• Soy

What is the main challenge in preserving geoglyphs?

• Insufficient archaeological research

• Rapid mechanized farming expansion

• Lack of interest from the public

• Tourism development

What has Antonia Barbosa been doing to protect geoglyphs?

• Ignoring the issue

• Relocating them to museums

• Educating farmers about their importance

• Building fences around them

What is the legal status of the geoglyphs on Fazenda Krisha?

• They are open for tourism

• They are protected by law

• They have been plowed over

• They are being relocated

What is the potential solution to preserve geoglyphs mentioned in the video?

• Turning them into agricultural land

• Developing them into tourist attractions

• Ignoring them

• Selling them to private collectors

What is the urgency in protecting the geoglyphs?

• They are losing cultural significance

• They are being destroyed by natural disasters

• They are at risk due to economic transformation

• They are being stolen