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The Selvas of the equatorial regions are called the _______.

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lungs of the world
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heart of the world
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air of the world
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nose of the world
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Solution

The correct option is A lungs of the world
Amazon basin is also called the Selvas. It is known as the "lungs of the world" or the "lungs of the planet" because they absorb large amounts of carbon dioxide and release clean oxygen.

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