Tropical Rainforest

What are the conditions needed for tropical rainforests?

• Sunlight and water

• Sunlight and heat

• Sunlight and wind

• Sunlight and snow

What is the climate like in tropical rainforests?

• Low temperature and no rainfall

• High temperature and no rainfall

• High temperature and rainfall almost all year round

• Low temperature and heavy snowfall

What are the characteristics of plants in tropical rainforests?

• Evergreen and limited species

• Evergreen and large variety of species

• Evergreen and limited species

• Evergreen and large variety of species

What is the tallest layer in tropical rainforests?

• Ground surface

• Canopy layer

• Emergent layer

• Undergrowth layer

What is the purpose of drip tips leaves in tropical rainforests?

• To absorb sunlight

• To reduce water vapour loss

• To allow rainwater to accumulate

• To prevent fungi/bacteria growth

What is the function of buttress roots in tropical rainforests?

• To store water for the plants

• To provide support to other plants

• To keep the trees upright and reach for sunlight

• To absorb nutrients from the ground

What is the height of the emergent layer trees in tropical rainforests?

• 10-20m

• 20-30m

• 30m or more

• Less than 10m

What percentage of sunlight does the canopy layer receive in tropical rainforests?

• 98-100%

• 97-98%

• 95-97%

• 90-95%

What is the ground surface like in the undergrowth layer of tropical rainforests?

• Sparse with little sunlight

• Deep with tree roots

• Thick with many plants

• Covered with water

How do tropical rainforest plants adapt to the climate?

• Small leaves to reduce water loss

• Broad leaves to absorb sunlight

• Thin leaves to allow easy transpiration

• No specific adaptations