The amazon rainforest Flashcards
1
Q
How many metric tons of co2 are released per year as a result of land conversion and deforestation
A
0.5 billion
2
Q
What percent of the worlds river discharge is the amazon responsible for
A
15-16
3
Q
How much carbon does the forest contain
A
90-140 billion metric tons
4
Q
How many countries is the forest spread over
A
9
5
Q
What is the majority of the rainfall in the amazon
A
convectional
6
Q
How much rainfall does the rainforest receive a year and why
A
1500mm-3000mm a year due to eastern trade winds that blow from the Atlantic ocean
