Amazon Flashcards
1
Q
How much of the Amazon is deforested annually?
A
1.5 million hectares
2
Q
How much carbon does the Amazon Sequester?
A
123 billion tonnes
3
Q
How large is the Amazon?
A
6.7 million square kilometres
4
Q
How much carbon is produced per KG of beef?
A
26.2
5
Q
Which Brazilian president viewed the Amazon as “a gift from God”?
A
Jair Bolserano
6
Q
Which Brazilian president has worked to end the exploitation of the Amazon?
A
Lula da Silva
7
Q
How much of the Amazon is used for cattle ranching?
A
15%
