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Which of the following rain forest is known as ‘lungs of the planet’?

AThe African rain forest

BThe Australian rain forest

CThe Amazon rain forest

DThe Southeast Asian rain forest

Answer:

C. The Amazon rain forest

Read Explanation:

  • The Amazon rainforest is the world’s largest tropical rainforest and is also known as the Amazon Jungle or Amazonia.

  • It is known as the ‘lungs of the planet’ because it harbors probably millions of species.


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