Tropical Rainforests AQA Geography GCSE

In what type of climate will Tropical Rainforests thrive?

• Very hot

• Warm and wet

• Warm and dry

• Very hot and dry

The average annual rainfall in tropical rainforests is what?

• Over 20mm

• Over 200mm

• over 2000mm

• 20,000mm

Tropical rainforests are found near which line of latitude?

True or False - Rainfall varies throughout the year in the tropical rainforest?

• True

• False

True or False - Leaching is the process of soils being enriched by nutrients.

• True

• False

Which of the following is not a reason for deforestation in tropical rainforests?

• Logging

• Road building

• Tourism

• Commercial farming

What are the impacts of deforestation? (Choose all that apply)

• Soil erosion

• Loss of biodiversity

• Contribution to climate change

• Loss of jobs

How can tropical rainforests be managed sustainably? (Choose all that apply)

• Selective logging and replanting

• Commercial ranching

• Conservation and education

• Mineral extraction

Which of the following is an economic gain from deforestation in the tropical rainforest?

• Hydro-electric power providing cheap electricity

• Shopping centers creating jobs

• Plants bringing medicinal benefit

• Ecotourism

True or false - Buttresses are woody creepers rooted to the ground but carried by trees into the canopy to seek sunlight.

• True

• False