Causes & Impacts of Deforestation (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Quizzes
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What is the leading cause of deforestation in the Amazon?
What is the leading cause of deforestation in the Amazon?
Cattle ranching
What is Brazil's position in global beef exports?
What is Brazil's position in global beef exports?
World's largest exporter
What are Amazon soybeans primarily used for?
What are Amazon soybeans primarily used for?
Animal feed
Which valuable hardwoods are logged in the Amazon?
Which valuable hardwoods are logged in the Amazon?
Mahogany and teak
Which major road opened up previously inaccessible Amazon areas?
Which major road opened up previously inaccessible Amazon areas?
Trans-Amazonian Highway
Which minerals are mined in the Amazon?
Which minerals are mined in the Amazon?
Gold, copper, and iron ore
How much carbon does the Amazon rainforest store?
How much carbon does the Amazon rainforest store?
100 billion tonnes
How much topsoil does Brazil lose annually due to deforestation?
How much topsoil does Brazil lose annually due to deforestation?
55 million tons
How many square miles of Amazon were lost from August 2018 to July 2019?
How many square miles of Amazon were lost from August 2018 to July 2019?
Over 9,800 square miles
What does 'endemic' mean regarding Amazon species?
What does 'endemic' mean regarding Amazon species?
Species found nowhere else in world
How much revenue did cattle ranching generate in Brazil in 2008?
How much revenue did cattle ranching generate in Brazil in 2008?
$7 billion
What is Brazil's ranking as a global food exporter?
What is Brazil's ranking as a global food exporter?
Sixth-largest