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Question 1
Passage:
In the heart of the Amazon rainforest, a team of scientists is studying the diverse ecosystem. They observe various species of plants and animals and document their findings. The Amazon is known for its rich biodiversity, which provides essential resources and research opportunities. However, this region faces threats from deforestation and climate change, which endanger its delicate balance.

1. What is the primary focus of the scientists in the Amazon rainforest?

(1 point)
Responses

a. Studying the effects of climate change
a. Studying the effects of climate change

b. Documenting plant and animal species
b. Documenting plant and animal species

c. Building research facilities
c. Building research facilities

d. Promoting tourism in the area
d. Promoting tourism in the area
Question 2
2. Which of the following is a major threat to the Amazon rainforest mentioned in the passage?(1 point)
Responses

a. Urban development
a. Urban development

b. Overfishing
b. Overfishing

c. Deforestation
c. Deforestation

d. Oil spills
d. Oil spills
Question 3
3. Why is the Amazon rainforest considered important for research opportunities?(1 point)
Responses

a. It has a large human population
a. It has a large human population

b. It is easily accessible
b. It is easily accessible

c. It is rich in biodiversity
c. It is rich in biodiversity

d. It has a temperate climate
d. It has a temperate climate
Question 4
4. How does the passage describe the current state of the Amazon rainforest?(1 point)
Responses

a. Thriving without any threats
a. Thriving without any threats

b. Facing challenges due to human activity
b. Facing challenges due to human activity

c. Decreasing in biodiversity
c. Decreasing in biodiversity

d. Increasing in tourism
d. Increasing in tourism
Question 5
5. What does the term "delicate balance" in the passage refer to?(1 point)
Responses

a. The balance between tourism and research
a. The balance between tourism and research

b. The balance between different species
b. The balance between different species

c. The balance between rainfall and drought
c. The balance between rainfall and drought

d. The balance between deforestation and climate change
d. The balance between deforestation and climate change
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Answer 1

Here are the answers to the questions based on the passage provided:

1. What is the primary focus of the scientists in the Amazon rainforest?

   • b. Documenting plant and animal species

2. Which of the following is a major threat to the Amazon rainforest mentioned in the passage?

   • c. Deforestation

3. Why is the Amazon rainforest considered important for research opportunities?

   • c. It is rich in biodiversity

4. How does the passage describe the current state of the Amazon rainforest?

   • b. Facing challenges due to human activity

5. What does the term "delicate balance" in the passage refer to?

   • b. The balance between different species

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