Chp 5 Tropical Rainforest

Identify the feature shown in the picture below.

• Needle Like Leaves

• Drip Tip Leaves

• Pointy Tip Leaves

• Arrow Leaves

Which of the following are characteristics of the leaves of the tropical rainforests?

• Narrow & Waxy Leaves

• Broad & Furry Leaves

• Narrow & Leathery Leaves

• Broad & Waxy Leaves

Why do the trees in the tropical rainforest have buttress roots?

• To absorb nutrients deep in the soil

• To keep them upright and to reach for sunlight

• To absorb nutrients in the top layer of the soil

• To support other trees

What does it mean when we say trees in the tropical rainforest are evergreen?

Answer explanation

The trees are evergreen as they do not shed all of their leaves at particular times of the year

 

The tropical rainforest has 3 _______ layers.

The 3 layers are _______, _________, and _________.

Why do trees in the tropical rainforest have broad leaves?

Answer explanation

Trees in the tropical rainforest have broad leaves with large surface area to absorb sunlight to make food.

Why do trees in the tropical rainforest have drip tip leaves?

Answer explanation

Drip tips leaves to allow rainwater to flow off easily and helps leaves to dry quickly and prevent fungi/bacteria growth.

Why do trees in the tropical rainforest have waxy leaves?

Answer explanation

Trees in the tropical rainforest have waxy leaves to reduce amount of water vapour that is lost during transpiration

Why do tropical rainforests experience high temperature and high rainfall?

Answer explanation

Tropical rainforest are found in areas which are near the equator and experience tropical climate.

In which of the following countries can you find tropical rainforests?

• Brazil

  Australia

  Italy

• Brazil

  Malaysia

  Singapore

• Brazil

  USA

  Japan

• Brazil

  United Kingdom

  South Africa