Rainforest and Mangroves

Where are tropical rainforests found?

• Cold temperate countries

• Places with extremely low rainfall and high temperatures

• Places with tropical climate and close to the Equator

• Only in Singapore

What are the characteristics of tropical rainforests?

• The trees are evergreen and there are 3 layers

• The trees shed all their leaves at the same time

• There are no vertical layers

• There are few variety of trees and animals

How have the plants in tropical rainforest adapted to their environment? (Choose more than one correct answer)

• The trees have broad leaves

• The trees have waxy leaves

• The trees have drip tips

• The trees have buttress roots

Where are mangroves found? (Click more than one answer)

• Water with higher salinity

• Coastal areas

• Cold areas

• Sheltered environments

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mangroves?

• High biodiversity / a great amount of flora and fauna

• Limited variety of plant species

• Trees are of uniform height

• Horizontal zonation

To adapt to the mangroves high salt water, the trees have salt secreting leaves and salt-excluding leaves.

• True

• False

Which of the following are roots that can be found in mangroves? (Choose more than one answer)

• Pencil roots

• Cone roots

• Prop roots

• Knee-bend roots

What of the following is NOT an environmental function of tropical forests?

• Generate oxygen

• Source of food

• Contribute to carbon storage

• Provide protection from soil erosion

Which of the following is not how tropical forests are used by people?

• Place of habitation

• Place for recreation

• Provide protection from coastal erosion

• Source of raw materials

Which of the following is not a consequence of deforestation?

• Enhanced greenhouse effect

• Loss of habitats for plants and animals

• Better air quality

• Poor water quality