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A question of tropical rainforests. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Back. The tropical rainforests are known as the lungs of the world. They provide over 20% of the world’s oxygen. Back. Back.
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A question of tropical rainforests 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
The tropical rainforests are known as the lungs of the world. They provide over 20% of the world’s oxygen. Back
25% of the ingredients in today's cancer-fighting drugs come from organisms found only in the rainforest. Back
50% Back
50% of the Earth’s plant and animal species live in tropical rainforests. Back
every second Back
An area of tropical rainforest the size of a football pitch is lost every second. Back
14% 2% Back
Tropical rainforests used to cover 14% of the Earth’s surface. Now they only cover 2%. Back
100 Back
Around 100 plant and animal species are lost each day due to deforestation. Back
40 years Back
At current rate of deforestation, all the world’s tropical rainforests will have disappeared in 40 years time. Back
80% of MEDCs diet Back
At least 80% of MEDCs diet originated in the tropical rainforest. Back
2.5 acres 750 Back
2.5 acres of tropical rainforest can contain over 750 different species of tree. Back
