River - Amazon Flashcards by Deleted Deleted

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How much of the rainforest has been destroyed?

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20%

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Why is the forest being deforested?

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•Cattle ranching
•Comercial agriculture for biofuels
•Soya beans
•Legal and illegal logging

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The Amazonia holds how much of the world’s rainforest?

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60%

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In forest environments, how much intercepted water is returned to the atmosphere by EVT?

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75%

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How much oxygen does the amazon produce?

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20%

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How much of the world’s fresh water is in the Amazon?

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20%

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