5 Questions
What is the approximate percentage of Earth's total plant species that are estimated to live in the Amazon rainforest?
10%
Which event allowed the Amazon Rainforest to expand across new territory?
Mass K-Pg extinction event
What is the estimated age of the Amazon Rainforest?
55 million years old
What metal, more commonly found in asteroids, is unusually high around the K-Pg boundary, supporting the theory of the collision event?
Iridium
Which geographic event allowed the Amazon Rainforest to survive and uniquely evolve for a very long time?
Wetter geography in the region
Test your knowledge about the vast and diverse Amazon Rainforest in South America, known for its biodiversity and the presence of indigenous groups. Learn about its significance as the largest tropical jungle in the world and its ecological importance.
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