Question 17

The Buriti plant has more than one use.

The Buriti plant is utilized for multiple purposes, including as a drink, for making bread, and for building houses. This versatility highlights its significance in the lives of the Amazonian Indians who rely on it for various needs.

A) The banana

While bananas are a valuable food source, the question specifically asks for a plant with more than one use. The banana primarily serves as food and does not have notable secondary uses mentioned in the extract.

B) The coconut

Coconuts are also primarily known for their fruit and water, which are used for consumption. However, like bananas, the extract does not detail additional significant uses for coconuts, making them less relevant to the question.

C) Cinnamon

Cinnamon is derived from the bark of a rainforest tree and is primarily used as a spice. The extract does not indicate any other uses for cinnamon, thus it does not qualify as a plant with more than one use.

D) The Buriti plant

The Buriti plant is unique in that it has multiple uses, as stated in the extract. It can be used to make a drink, as a food source for bread, and even for construction purposes. This multifaceted utility makes it the correct answer.

Conclusion

The Buriti plant stands out as the only option that fulfills the criteria of having more than one use, as it serves various essential purposes in the lives of the Amazonian Indians. In contrast, the other options either serve singular functions or lack additional uses as indicated in the provided context. Thus, D is definitively the right answer.