Roughly what share of the Amazon rainforest lies inside Brazil?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. About 60 percent
- Step 1: The forest is spread over nine countries. Step 2. Brazil has the largest part of the basin. Answer: about 60 percent. Why not the others: Peru has most of the rest, so 90 percent is too high.
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