Chapter 6: Rainforest

What are the four layers of a rainforest?

• Canopy, Understory, Forest Floor, Sky

• Emergent, Canopy, Understory, Forest Floor

• Emergent, Canopy, Understory, Subsoil

• Canopy, Understory, Subsoil, Bedrock

Which of the following is a major threat to rainforests?

• Overfishing

• Deforestation

• Urbanisation

• Air pollution

What is a characteristic feature of rainforest landscapes?

• Sparse vegetation

• High biodiversity

• Low rainfall

• Cold temperatures

How have rainforest environments changed over time?

• They have expanded due to increased rainfall.

• They have remained the same.

• They have decreased due to human activities.

• They have become colder.

Who are the indigenous people living in rainforests?

• Inuit

• Penan

• Maori

• Aborigines

What is a major reason for the disappearance of Australia’s rainforest environments?

• Overfishing

• Urban development

• Climate change

• Mining

What are the social impacts of deforestation?

• Increased biodiversity

• Loss of indigenous cultures

• Improved air quality

• More rainfall

List Earth's four spheres.

• Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Biosphere

• Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Geosphere, Stratosphere

• Atmosphere, Lithosphere, Biosphere, Troposphere

• Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere, Asthenosphere

What percentage of deforestation is caused by agriculture?

• 10%

• 50%

• 80%

• 30%

Which layer of the rainforest is home to the tallest trees?

• Canopy

• Understory

• Emergent

• Forest Floor