Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
Which of the following forests is known as the lungs of the planet earth?
Options
Tundra forest
Rain forest of north east India
Taiga forest
Amazon rain forest
Advertisements
Solution
Amazon rain forest
Explanation:
The vast Amazon rainforest and other tropical rainforests are often called the “lungs of the planet Earth” because they take in billions of tons of carbon dioxide and, through photosynthesis, release billions of tons of oxygen into the atmosphere. This process helps maintain atmospheric oxygen levels and combats the greenhouse effect, making these forests vital for the Earth’s climate and air quality.
APPEARS IN
RELATED QUESTIONS
Which one of the following are at high risk extinction due to habitat destruction.
Assertion: The Environmental conditions of the tropics are favourable for speciation and diversity of organisms.
Reason: The climate seasons, temperature, humidity and photoperiod are more or less stable and congenial.
Name the active chemical found in the medicinal plant Rauwolfia vomitoria. What type of diversity it belongs to?
“Amazon forest is considered to be the lungs of the planet”- Justify this statement.
What are called endangered species? Explain with examples.
What are the factors that drive habitat loss?
What is mass extinction? Will you encounter one such extinction in the near future. Enumerate the steps to be taken to prevent it.
List out the various causes for biodiversity losses.
