Rainforest Flashcard

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life forms on Earth

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Why are tropical rainforests considered to have high biodiversity?

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They provide a wide range of habitats and niches for a variety of plant and animal species to thrive.

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What is an example of biodiversity in tropical rainforests?

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Various species of monkeys, birds, insects, and plants.

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What is the main threat to biodiversity in tropical rainforests?

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Deforestation

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Why is deforestation a problem for the biodiversity of the rainforest?

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Loss of habitats for species

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Which of the following options is NOT a benefit of tropical rainforest biodiversity?
Greater availability of medicinal plants,
Protection against soil erosion,
Higher crop yields

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Difficulty in cultivating crops

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What is the term for the variety of life in an ecosystem?

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biodiversity

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In which layer of the rainforest is the greatest biodiversity found? Options: emergent layer, understory layer, forest floor, canopy layer

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canopy layer

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What is the approximate percentage of Earth's species that live in tropical rainforests?

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50%

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What is the term for the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide into oxygen?

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photosynthesis