The Amazon rainforest is also known as the _____________________.
A
heart of the planet
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B
kidney of the planet
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C
brain of the planet
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D
lungs of the planet
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Solution
The correct option is D 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.