Characteristics of Tropical Rainforest and Mangroves

Tropical rainforests and mangroves are found between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn.

• True

• False

Which of the following describes the tropical climate?

• High annual temperature at an average of 27°C

• High total annual rainfall of 2000mm on an average

• High annual temperature range

• There is rainfall throughout the year

Mangroves are found along sheltered coastal areas.

• True

• False

Mangroves required (a)   water conditions to accumulate nutrients and grow seedlings.

Tropical rainforests and mangroves are said to be EVERGREEN because:

• Do not shed all of their leaves at particular times of the year.

• They don't shed leaves.

• Continuously grow new leaves to replace older ones that die and fall off, maintaining a constantly green appearance.

There are only 60-70 species of mangrove trees species worldwide because not many plant species have evolved to survive in waters with high salinity.

• True

• False

Tropical rainforests are less dense and less luxuriant as compared to mangroves forests.

• True

• False

Mangrove trees found in the different zones are the same.

• True

• False

Label the zones:

a

b

c

Middle Zone

Coastal Zone

Inland Zone

Both the topical rainforest and mangrove forests have THREE layers.

• True

• False