Amazon Rainforest
Definition
The Amazon Rainforest refers to the largest tropical rainforest in the world, covering a vast area of South America. It is characterized by its dense vegetation and high biodiversity.
Analogy
Imagine the Amazon Rainforest as a gigantic green umbrella that covers most of South America, protecting it with its lush vegetation and providing shelter for numerous plant and animal species.
Related terms
Deforestation: The clearing or removal of trees from a forested area.
Biodiversity: The variety and abundance of different species living in a particular ecosystem.
Indigenous Peoples: Native communities who have historically inhabited the region and have deep connections to the land.
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Practice Questions (13)
Where is the Amazon Rainforest primarily located?
Which country is located in South America and has the Amazon Rainforest?
The Amazon Rainforest primarily spans across which South American country?
What common regional issue is highlighted by the Dust Bowl disaster in America's Midwest during the 1930s and deforestation in Amazon rainforest?
Where is Amazon Rainforest primarily located?
In which South American country is the Amazon Rainforest primarily located, providing a counterpoint to Malthus' theory due to its abundant resources?
Where is the Amazon Rainforest mainly located?
Where is the Amazon Rainforest primarily located?
What type of farming is practiced primarily by indigenous tribes within the Amazon Rainforest?
The Amazon Rainforest is primarily located in which country?
Which of these actions would directly contribute to deforestation in the Amazon Rainforest?
The Amazon Rainforest is primarily located in which South American country?
Which country is most associated with the Amazon Rainforest, a significant site for sustainable development studies?
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