Coastal Erosion and Rainforests Quiz

What activities happen on the coast?

• Farming and mining

• Fishing and tourism

• Skiing and snowboarding

• Desert exploration

How does erosion occur at the coast?

• By wind blowing sand away

• By water wearing away rocks and soil

• By animals digging holes

• By plants growing in the soil

What is deposition and when does it occur?

• The removal of sand from the beach, occurring during high tide

• The dropping of sediment by water, occurring when water slows down

• The formation of caves, occurring due to wave action

• The breaking down of rocks, occurring due to weathering

Draw and label a diagram to show how a stump is formed.

Draw and label a diagram to show how sand moves along a beach.

What is an ecosystem?

• A large body of water

• A community of living organisms and their environment

• A type of weather pattern

• A mountain range

Where are Tropical rainforests found? (mention 2 continents and 1 country)

• Europe, North America, Canada

• Asia, Africa, Brazil

• Antarctica, Australia, Russia

• North America, South America, Mexico

Why do the Tropical Rainforests have warm, wet climates?

• They are located near the poles

• They receive direct sunlight and have high humidity

• They are at high altitudes

• They are surrounded by deserts

Draw a diagram to show the structure of the rainforest. Include these terms: Forest floor, Shrub layer, Under canopy, Canopy, Emergent.

Describe three ways that vegetation has adapted to the equatorial climate.