Amazonia Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Where is the Amazon Rainforest located?
A
Mainly in Brazil, also in Peru, Colombia, and other South American countries.
2
Q
Why is the Amazon important for nature?
A
Produces oxygen, regulates climate, and is home to 10% of the world’s species.
3
Q
How is the Amazon used economically?
A
Logging, agriculture, mining, and hydroelectric power.
4
Q
What are the effects of Amazon exploitation?
A
Deforestation, biodiversity loss, climate change, and harm to indigenous peoples.
