Amazon Rainforest Quiz

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This quiz explores the fascinating world of the Amazon Rainforest with questions covering:

  • The rainforest’s unique ecosystem and structure
  • Indigenous peoples and their traditions
  • Flora and fauna diversity
  • Conservation and environmental significance

Did you know that a single hectare of rainforest may contain over 40,000 species of insects? Or that some of the Amazon’s trees are over 1,000 years old? The Amazon is a place where pink dolphins swim in chocolate-coloured rivers and where sloths spend their days hanging about (quite literally). This remarkable forest has been home to indigenous peoples for over 11,000 years, and some of its medicinal plants have led to breakthrough treatments in modern medicine. 

Amazon Rainforest Quiz

The Amazon’s canopy is so dense that when it rains, it takes up to 10 minutes for the water to reach the ground! Take this quiz to discover more about this extraordinary ecosystem that’s often called ‘the lungs of our planet’. And remember, just like the mysterious depths of the Amazon itself, some answers might surprise you. You can uncover more fascinating facts about the world’s largest rainforest by clicking Preview Quiz Content at the bottom of the page.

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Q1: Which layer of the Amazon Rainforest receives the most sunlight?

A1: Emergent layer

Q2: Select all of the following animals that are native to the Amazon Rainforest:

A2: Capybara, Jaguar, Toucan

Q3: What percentage of the world's plant species can be found in the Amazon Rainforest?

A3: 10%

Q4: Match each Amazon Rainforest layer with its characteristic:

A4: Forest floor - Dark and humid, Canopy - Dense leaf cover, Emergent layer - Tallest trees

Q5: Which country contains the largest portion of the Amazon Rainforest?

A5: Brazil

Q6: Arrange these Amazon Rainforest layers from highest to lowest:

A6: Emergent layer, Canopy layer, Forest floor

Q7: What is the average annual rainfall in the Amazon Rainforest?

A7: 2,000 mm

Q8: What percentage of the world's oxygen is produced by the Amazon Rainforest?

A8: 20%

Q9: Which of these indigenous fruits are native to the Amazon Rainforest?

A9: Acai berries, Cupuacu, Camu camu

Q10: Match each Amazon animal with its primary diet:

A10: Harpy eagle - Small mammals, Sloth - Tree leaves, Piranha - Fish and meat

Q11: What is the approximate area covered by the Amazon Rainforest?

A11: 5.5 million square kilometres

Q12: Which river system is the Amazon Rainforest built around?

A12: Amazon River

Q13: Arrange these Amazon River tributaries from longest to shortest:

A13: Madeira River, Negro River, Xingu River

Q14: What is the average temperature in the Amazon Rainforest?

A14: 28°C

Q15: How many indigenous tribes are estimated to live in the Amazon Rainforest?

A15: Around 400

Q16: What percentage of the Amazon Rainforest is protected by conservation laws?

A16: 40%

Q17: How many species of primates are found in the Amazon Rainforest?

A17: Around 150

Q18: Which tree species is most common in the Amazon Rainforest?

A18: Brazil nut tree

Q19: How many species of orchids are found in the Amazon Rainforest?

A19: Around 14,000

Q20: What is the maximum height of emergent trees in the Amazon Rainforest?

A20: 60 metres