Which of the following forests is known as the 'lungs of the planet earth'?

Taiga forest

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Tundra forest

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Amazon rainforest

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Rainforests of North East India

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Solution

The correct option is D Amazon rainforest
The Tropical rainforest of Amazon is known as the lungs of the planet earth' because they are responsible for the production of about 20% of the earth's oxygen. They remove a large amount of carbon dioxide from the air and give out oxygen. So, the correct answer is 'Amazon rainforest'.

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