Amazon Rainforest Case Study Flashcards
1
Q
What percentage of the South American continent does the Amazon Rainforest cover?
A
Almost 40%.
2
Q
How many countries is the Amazon Rainforest a part of?
A
8.
3
Q
What percentage of the Amazon’s precipitation is self sustained?
A
75%.
4
Q
How much of the Amazon Rainforest has been deforested?
A
Approximately 17%.
5
Q
What percentage of global terrestrial vegetation carbon stock is held in the Amazon Rainforest?
A
17%.
6
Q
Is the Amazon Rainforest a net carbon sink or a net carbon source?
A
A net carbon sink.
7
Q
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