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QUIZ: The world’s great rainforests
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https://news.mongabay.com/2020/06/the-worlds-great-rainforests/
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What is the world’s largest tropical forest?
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The Congo
The Amazon
Costa Rica
West Africa
Southeast Asia
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What country has the largest extent of tropical forest?
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China
Indonesia
Brazil
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Costa Rica
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What is the deforestation trend for primary forests in the tropics?
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Primary forest loss has been generally rising since 2000
Primary forest loss has been generally declining since 2000
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Which of the following is not a reason why primary forests are important?
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High levels of biodiversity
An important source of oxygen
Generate local and regional rainfall
House forest-dependent peoples
Store large amounts of carbon
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What is not a major direct driver of deforestation in the tropics?
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Industrial crop production, including palm oil and soy
Cattle ranching
Subsistence farming
Extractive industries, including associated infrastructure development
Wildlife trafficking
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