Tropical Rainforests - critical knowledge

How many species of plants and animals are there globally in tropical rainforests?

• 12 million

• 15 million

• 12 billion

• 15 billion

What is the average temperature of a tropical rainforest? Give your answer as: __oC

What percentage of light reaches the forest floor in a tropical rainforest?

• 2%

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

What percentage of tropical rainforests have been deforested?

What percentage of tropical rainforests are protected?

The biggest cause of deforestation is...

• urbanisation

• mining

• cattle ranching

• for resources like fuel

Cattle ranching is the biggest cause of deforestation at ___%

Which four resources are mostly mined in a tropical rainforest?

• Copper

• Gold

• Coal

• Tin

• Bauxite

What percentage of Brazil's energy comes from HEP (hydro electric power)?

• 25%

• 60%

• 70%

• 85%

Name the sustainable eco-tourist lodge in Brazil