The role of Amazonian tribes in preserving biodiversity

1. What is the primary role of Amazonian tribes in biodiversity preservation?

A) Mining operations
B) Sustainable land management
C) Industrial agriculture
D) Urban development

2. How do Amazonian tribes contribute to the conservation of wildlife?

A) Introduction of invasive species
B) Overhunting
C) Traditional ecological knowledge
D) Use of pesticides

3. Which organization often partners with Amazonian tribes for conservation efforts?

A) IMF (International Monetary Fund)
B) NASA
C) WWF (World Wildlife Fund)
D) OPEC

4. What is the UN declaration that supports the rights of indigenous peoples?

A) Sustainable Development Goals
B) Paris Agreement
C) Kyoto Protocol
D) UNDRIP (United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples)

5. How do Amazonian tribes practice agroforestry?

A) Focusing on monoculture
B) Using synthetic fertilizers
C) Integrating crops with forest resources
D) Clearing large areas of forest

6. What influence do Amazonian tribes have on conservation policies?

A) Isolation from global movements
B) Advocacy for indigenous rights and conservation
C) Limited political power
D) Support for industrial development

7. Why are Amazonian languages important in biodiversity conservation?

A) They promote globalization
B) They enhance economic development
C) They are widely spoken
D) They contain knowledge of local species

8. What is the significance of sacred forests to Amazonian tribes?

A) Urban housing
B) Economic exploitation
C) Agricultural expansion
D) Cultural and ecological importance

9. What is a common threat to the biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest?

A) Deforestation
B) Controlled burns
C) Indigenous farming practices
D) Traditional hunting

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