Ecosystems quiz

Which of the following best describes the distribution of the worlds tropical rainforests?

• Close to the equator

• In the southern hemisphere

• In North America

• In Africa

What is the tallest layer of the rainforest called?

• Canopy

• Ground layer

• Emergents

Lianas are...........

• Large roots at the base of tall trees

• Plants that grow on the branches of trees

• Plants that grow on the ground but climb on the branches of other trees

• Plants with pointy leaves

Which statement best describes the climate in a tropical rain forest

• Hot and dry

• Cool and dry

• Cool and we

• Hot and wet

Which of the following contain palm oil?

• Biscuits

• Shampoo

• Soap

• All of these

Which of the following is not a reason for deforestation?

• Logging

• Mining

• Palm oil plantations

• Tourism

What type of rainfall do we see in the rainforest

• Convectional

• Relief

Which of the following are not ways of sustainable managing the rainforest?

• Selective logging

• Eco tourism

• Building dams

Which of the following countries does not have a tundra environment

• Russia

• Norway

• Canada

• Japan

Which the following is not a polar bear adaptation to help it survive in the tundra

• Thick fur

• Good eyesight

• Good sense of smell

• Feet with a good grip