Tropical rainforests

What is a rainforest?

• A forest where tall trees grow

• A place where there is no water

• A place where there is no sun

• A very small forest

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Where are tropical rainforests located?

• Near the equator
• On top of the highest mountains
• In the middle of the desert
• Near the North Pole

What is the largest rainforest?

• Sahara Desert
• Arctic Tundra
• Great Barrier Reef
• Amazon Rainforest

Why are the rainforests disappearing?

• Increased conservation efforts and protection
• Natural disasters and wildfires
• Urbanization and industrialization
• Deforestation, agriculture, logging, mining, and climate change

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How do the trees grow in rainforests?

• The trees in rainforests grow tall and straight to reach sunlight, although close they never touch other trees

• The trees in rainforests grow upside down to absorb nutrients from the air
• The trees in rainforests grow underground to avoid competition for sunlight
• The trees in rainforests grow in a zigzag pattern to confuse predators

Why are rainforests important for the earth?

• They are a source of pollution and deforestation
• They have no impact on the environment
• They are only important for providing shade
• They help regulate the climate, provide oxygen, and support a wide variety of plant and animal species.

Why are the rainforests called the lungs of the Earth

• They are the largest deserts on Earth
• They are made up of mostly artificial materials
• They produce a large amount of oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide
• They are home to the largest population of polar bears

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How many varieties of trees can be found in just one hectare of rainforest?

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What can you find in a rainforest?

• You can find a variety of plant and animal species, dense vegetation, and high levels of rainfall in a rainforest.
• You can find snow and ice in a rainforest
• You can find desert-like conditions in a rainforest
• You can find a lack of vegetation in a rainforest