The Value of Tropical Rainforests Quiz

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The Value of Tropical Rainforests Quiz

Which of the following is not an example of the value of tropical rainforest to people?

About 25% of all medicine comes from rainforest plants.

Tropical rainforests contain 50% of the world's plants and animals.

Thousand of people from indigenous tribes live in harmony with the rainforest.

Rainforests provide employment opportunities.

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Which of the following is not an example of the value of tropical rainforest to the environment?

Rainforests shelter and bind together soils, preventing erosion.

Tropical rainforests are known as the lungs of the world, producing 28% of the world's oxygen.

Tropical rainforests are rich in reserves of wood, nuts and fruit as well as minerals.

20% of the world's freshwater comes from the Amazon basin.

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True or false? Tropical rainforests help reduce global warming through CO2 being absorbed. Without this temperatures will increase rapidly leading to a range of problems including rising sea levels and coastal flooding around the world.

False

True

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True or false? Many products are sourced from the rainforest including rubber, tropical hardwood, coffee, chocolate and medicines. Many medicines, including cancer treatments, are sourced from the rainforest. If species become extinct before they are discovered new medicines will not be developed.

True

False

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True or false? The rainforest can quickly recover from large-scale deforestation which means it will be available for future generations. Therefore, development should be encouraged.

False

True

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True or false? The tropical rainforest is of local, national and global importance.

True

False

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True of false? Local HEP schemes can support isolated communities in the tropical rainforest.

True

False

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True or false? More than 98% of rainforest plants and trees have been tested by scientists for their medicinal qualities.

True

False

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Only 1% of rainforest plants and trees have been tested by scientists for their medicinal qualities, illustrating their importance.

True or false? Moisture emitted from transpiration feeds the water cycle and prevents the climate becoming too hot and dry.

False

True

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Tropical rainforests absorb and hold carbon dioxide. What phrase is used to describe this role?

Carbon sink

Carbon stink

Carbon holdings

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