The Value of Rainforests (OCR GCSE Geography B (Geography for Enquiring Minds)): Quizzes
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How many people worldwide live in tropical rainforest regions?
How many people worldwide live in tropical rainforest regions?
60 million
Which activities do indigenous communities use to obtain food from the rainforest?
Which activities do indigenous communities use to obtain food from the rainforest?
Hunting, gathering & fishing
What is shifting cultivation?
What is shifting cultivation?
Clearing land, farming briefly, moving on
What are 'goods' from rainforests?
What are 'goods' from rainforests?
Physical products like timber
How do rainforests act as a carbon sink?
How do rainforests act as a carbon sink?
They remove & store CO2 from atmosphere
How do rainforests help prevent floods and droughts?
How do rainforests help prevent floods and droughts?
By absorbing & releasing water gradually
Which crops originally came from tropical rainforests?
Which crops originally came from tropical rainforests?
Bananas, cocoa & coffee
What type of renewable energy is produced from rainforest rivers?
What type of renewable energy is produced from rainforest rivers?
Hydroelectric power
Which raw materials do rainforests provide for industries?
Which raw materials do rainforests provide for industries?
Timber, rubber & oils
What do local people prioritize from rainforests compared to people worldwide?
What do local people prioritize from rainforests compared to people worldwide?
Immediate survival needs