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The Amazon rainforest is also known as the _____________________.

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heart of the planet
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lungs of the planet
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brain of the planet
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kidney of the planet
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The correct option is B lungs of the planet
The Amazon rainforest is the largest rainforest in the world and has a huge diversity of plant life. It is often referred to as the "lungs of the planet" as it produces a considerable amount of the world's oxygen.

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