Rainforest Resources Quiz

Rainforest Destruction

• Deforestation refers to the destruction of rainforests.

Threats to Quality of Life

• The main threat to the quality of life on Earth as a result of rainforest destruction is the loss of biodiversity.

New Species Discovery

• Biologist Marc van Roosmalen discovered a new monkey species in the Amazon rain forest.

Native Region Insights

• The native region of the newly discovered monkey revealed to scientists the importance of preserving the rainforest ecosystem.

Promises of Cleared Rainforest

• Some people believe that cleared rainforest land holds the promise of agricultural production.

Tropical Hardwoods Industry

• The logging industry is responsible for exporting tropical hardwoods from the Amazon rainforest.

Native Peoples' Actions

• Native peoples clear the rainforest in search of land for agriculture and settlements.

Consequences of Deforestation

• The main consequence of cutting down trees in the rainforest is the loss of habitat and biodiversity.

Rainforest Contraction

• The primary reason for the contraction of the rainforest in recent years is deforestation.

Rainforest Location

• Most of the rainforests are clustered around the equator, between 23.5°N and 23.5°S latitude.