National Geographic - Rainforests 101 Quiz

What are the two types of rainforests?

• Tropical and Subtropical

• Temperate and Tropical

• Coastal and Mountainous

• Equatorial and Polar

Where are tropical rainforests primarily located?

• Near the poles

• In mid-latitudes

• Between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn

• In coastal regions

What percentage of the Earth's surface do rainforests cover?

• 10%

• 6%

• 15%

• 20%

What role do rainforests play in regulating the planet's climate?

• They increase global temperatures

• They absorb massive amounts of radiation from the Sun

• They decrease rainfall

• They release large amounts of carbon dioxide

What percentage of the plants used in cancer treatments are found in rainforests?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

How much rain do tropical rainforests receive per year?

• About 6090 millimetres

• About 7,630 millimetres

• About 9,144 millimetres

• About 10,058 millimetres

What is one of the main threats to rainforests?

• Overpopulation

• Economic inequalities

• Climate change

• Natural disasters

What percentage of the planet's breathable air is produced by rainforests?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

What is one of the solutions to help save rainforests?

• Increasing deforestation

• Sustainable logging practices

• Reducing biodiversity

• Increasing carbon emissions

How long have rainforests been in existence?

• Over 50 million years

• Over 60 million years

• Over 70 million years

• Over 80 million years