Question

The author of wealth in the rainforest includes several references to rainforest plants throughout the article. Do these references add up to a convincing argument that rainforests need greater protection? Citing evidence from the text, explain whether or not the author successfully convinced readers.

Answer 1

• "Lungs of our Planet" - The rain forest gives us oxygen, by taking up carbon dioxide we give off and releasing oxygen. The amazon rain forest produces 20% of the world's oxygen.

• ".....estimated 10 million species of plants, animals and insects live in the tropical rain forests."- The rain forest is home to a variety of species. Protecting the rain forest means we are protecting these species.
• "At least 80 percent of the developed world's diet..."- People from the developed countries get 80% of their food from the tropical rain forest. If there is some sort of degradation of the rain forest, there will be an immense decline in their food source.

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