River - Amazon Flashcards
1
Q
How much of the rainforest has been destroyed?
A
20%
2
Q
Why is the forest being deforested?
A
•Cattle ranching
•Comercial agriculture for biofuels
•Soya beans
•Legal and illegal logging
3
Q
The Amazonia holds how much of the world’s rainforest?
A
60%
4
Q
In forest environments, how much intercepted water is returned to the atmosphere by EVT?
A
75%
5
Q
How much oxygen does the amazon produce?
A
20%
6
Q
How much of the world’s fresh water is in the Amazon?
A
20%
