BRAZIL: Scientists worried the Amazon rainforest is nearing its so called tipping point

The video explores the critical battle to save the Amazon rainforest, the most biodiverse sanctuary on Earth. It highlights the threats posed by illegal logging and farming, exacerbated by political challenges under President Bolsonaro. The consequences of deforestation include reduced rainfall, higher temperatures, and the potential transformation of the rainforest into savanna. The Amazon is a crucial carbon store, and its destruction could have severe global impacts. The video calls for urgent action to combat environmental vandalism and pollution.

What is the main threat to the Amazon rainforest as mentioned in the first section?

• Illegal logging and farming

• Climate change

• Tourism

• Urban development

Which political figure is mentioned as having a negative impact on the Amazon's conservation efforts?

• Emmanuel Macron

• Donald Trump

• Jair Bolsonaro

• Angela Merkel

What could the Amazon rainforest potentially turn into if deforestation continues?

• A vast dry savanna

• A wetland

• A desert

• A mountain range

How much global carbon emissions does the Amazon rainforest currently store?

• Equivalent to 15 years

• Equivalent to 8 years

• Equivalent to 5 years

• Equivalent to 12 years

What is one of the environmental impacts of deforestation mentioned in the final section?

• Increased biodiversity

• Decreased pollution

• Improved air quality

• Loss of carbon storage