Rainforest

The main difference between tropical and temperate rainforests is

• The amount of rainfall
• The type of soil

• The seasons
• The temperature

Which map below shows rainforests?

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What is different between tropical and temperate rainforests?

• Their geographic location

• The types of plants and animals that live there

• Their annual temperatures

• All of these

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Which of the following statement is FALSE?

• Rainforests are an important source of oxygen for the world

• There is very high biodiversity in the rainforest

• The only temperate rainforest is found in the NW United States

• Rainforests are located in mid-latitude areas

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"Tropical rainforests occur in regions of the tropics where temperatures are always high and where rainfall exceeds about 1,800 to 2,500 mm"

Which number below is the same as 1,800-2,500mm? (1 inch = about 25 mm)

• 70-100 inches

• 180-250 inches

• 20-50 inches

• 18-25 inches

Mean temperatures in tropical rainforest regions are between 20 and 29 °C

Which temperature range below matches 20-29 deg. C?

• 68-84 °F

• 40-58 °F

• 89-98 °F

• 200-229 °F

Which of the following would be a good adaptation to have for living in the rainforest?

• Vines being able to climb trees

• White fur to camouflage

• Ability to store water for long periods of time

• Thick fur

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Which picture below best represents a temperate rainforest?

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Which statement below is TRUE?

• The layer formed tall leafy trees in the rainforest is called the understory

• Temperate rainforests are located near the equator

• There are 2-3 seasons in most rainforests

• Temperatures in the tropical rainforest do not vary much throughout the year

The rainforest has very high biodiversity. This means

• There are many different kind of organisms

• There are many different kinds of abiotic factors

• There are many uses for the plants found there

• There are many different people groups who live there

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