Sustainable Management of Tropical Rainforests (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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What fraction of the world's carbon is stored in tropical rainforests?
What fraction of the world's carbon is stored in tropical rainforests?
¼
What percentage of the world's oxygen supply comes from tropical rainforests?
What percentage of the world's oxygen supply comes from tropical rainforests?
More than 20%
How many different species are found in tropical rainforests?
How many different species are found in tropical rainforests?
6 million
What percentage of all medicines come from tropical rainforest plants?
What percentage of all medicines come from tropical rainforest plants?
Around 25%
How many people live in tropical rainforests around the tropics?
How many people live in tropical rainforests around the tropics?
350 million
What fraction of the world's fresh water is stored in the Amazon basin?
What fraction of the world's fresh water is stored in the Amazon basin?
¼
What is selective logging?
What is selective logging?
Only some trees are cut down
How does selective logging benefit the rainforest canopy?
How does selective logging benefit the rainforest canopy?
It preserves the canopy
What is afforestation?
What is afforestation?
New trees planted to replace cut ones
Which feature is characteristic of ecotourism?
Which feature is characteristic of ecotourism?
Local people are employed and involved
What are debt reduction swaps for rainforest conservation?
What are debt reduction swaps for rainforest conservation?
Debts wiped for protecting rainforest
When was the International Tropical Timber Agreement set up?
When was the International Tropical Timber Agreement set up?
2006