Tropical Rainforests Assessment

What are the temperatures like in tropical rainforests?

• Below freezing
• Between 10 and 15°C
• Between 25 and 30°C
• Above 40°C

Which continents are tropical rainforests found in?

• Europe and Antarctica
• North America and Australia
• Asia and Africa
• South America and Europe

What is the main reason why plants thrive in tropical rainforests?

• Low temperatures
• Limited rainfall
• Sandy soil
• Hot and wet conditions

Which layer of the rainforest is home to a diverse range of birds, insects, reptiles, and plants?

• Emergent layer
• Canopy
• Understorey
• Forest floor

What is the characteristic of the understorey layer in tropical rainforests?

• Bright and sunny
• Dark and cool
• Rainy and humid
• Windy and dry

What is the main threat to tropical rainforests?

• Earthquakes
• Volcanic eruptions
• Deforestation for wood and farming
• Climate change

How much sunlight reaches the forest floor in a tropical rainforest?

• 100%
• 75%
• 50%
• 1%

What is one solution to prevent the complete destruction of tropical rainforests?

• Planting more trees
• Using the forests for tourism
• Taking better care of the soil
• Using the forests sustainably

What are some of the resources that can be sustainably used from tropical rainforests?

• Fossil fuels and metals
• Plastic and synthetic materials
• Fruit, nuts, and medicinal plants
• Electronic devices and appliances

According to the passage, how long would it take to completely wipe out the world's tropical rainforests if the current rate of destruction continues?

• Less than ten years
• Around twenty years
• About thirty years
• More than forty years