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Read the following passage and answer the question below. The Amazon rainforest, spanning across nine countries in South America, is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth and home to an estimated ten percent of all known species on the planet. Often referred to as the 'lungs of the Earth,' the Amazon plays a critical role in regulating the global climate by absorbing vast amounts of carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen through photosynthesis. Despite its ecological importance, the rainforest faces severe threats from deforestation driven by cattle ranching, logging, and agricultural expansion, with large sections cleared every year. Scientists warn that continued deforestation could push parts of the Amazon past a tipping point, transforming lush rainforest into drier savanna-like landscape unable to support the same biodiversity. Indigenous communities, who have lived sustainably within the Amazon for thousands of years, are increasingly recognized as essential partners in conservation efforts, as their traditional knowledge of the forest often informs effective protection strategies. Question: What can be inferred from the passage about indigenous communities in the Amazon?

Difficulty: Medium

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This Medium Reading Comprehension MCQ checks one syllabus fact.

The question is: “Read the following passage and answer the question below. The Amazon rainforest, spanning across nine countries in South America, is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth and home to an estimated ten percent of all known species on the planet. Often referred to as the 'lungs of the Earth,' the Amazon plays a critical role in regulating the global climate by absorbing vast amounts of carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen through photosynthesis. Despite its ecological importance, the rainforest faces severe threats from deforestation driven by cattle ranching, logging, and agricultural expansion, with large sections cleared every year. Scientists warn that continued deforestation could push parts of the Amazon past a tipping point, transforming lush rainforest into drier savanna-like landscape unable to support the same biodiversity. Indigenous communities, who have lived sustainably within the Amazon for thousands of years, are increasingly recognized as essential partners in conservation efforts, as their traditional knowledge of the forest often informs effective protection strategies. Question: What can be inferred from the passage about indigenous communities in the Amazon?”

The accepted answer is B. Their traditional knowledge is valuable for conservation efforts. Read the following passage and answer the question below The Amazon rainforest spanning across nine countries in South America is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth and home to an estimated ten percent of all known species on the planet Often referred to as the 'lungs of the Earth ' the Amazon plays a critical role in regulating the global climate by absorbing vast amounts of carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen through photosynthesis Despite its ecological importance the rainforest faces severe threats from deforestation driven by cattle ranching logging and agricultural expansion with large sections cleared every year Scientists warn that continued deforestation could push parts of the Amazon past a tipping point transforming lush rainforest into drier savanna-like landscape.

Correct answer

B. Their traditional knowledge is valuable for conservation efforts

Explanation

Read the following passage and answer the question below The Amazon rainforest spanning across nine countries in South America is the largest tropical rainforest on Earth and home to an estimated ten percent of all known species on the planet Often referred to as the 'lungs of the Earth ' the Amazon plays a critical role in regulating the global climate by absorbing vast amounts of carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen through photosynthesis Despite its ecological importance the rainforest faces severe threats from deforestation driven by cattle ranching logging and agricultural expansion with large sections cleared every year Scientists warn that continued deforestation could push parts of the Amazon past a tipping point transforming lush rainforest into drier savanna-like landscape.

Source: Reading Comprehension Official FPSC/NTS/PPSC-Style Reference Guide

Tags: English, FPSC, PPSC, reading comprehension, verbal ability, NTS

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