Quiz on Equatorial Forests

What are equatorial forests also known as?

• Temperate forests

• Tropical rainforests

• Boreal forests

• Savannahs

Which South American country is home to equatorial forests?

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Chile

• Peru

What is the average rainfall in equatorial forests?

• 300-350 centimetres

• 200-250 centimetres

• 400-450 centimetres

• 100-150 centimetres

What is the world's largest rainforest?

• Congo rainforest

• Amazon rainforest

• Sundarbans

• Taiga

Why are equatorial forests important for the Earth?

• They are a source of oxygen

• They provide food for animals

• They are used for logging

• They are tourist attractions

What happens to a tree when it dies in the equatorial forest?

• It crashes to the ground

• It is burned

• It disappears

• It rests against other trees

Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as living in equatorial forests?

• Elephants

• Tigers

• Leopards

• Birds

What type of climate do equatorial forests have?

• Mild and rainy

• Cool and windy

• Hot and wet

• Cold and dry

How fast can some plants grow in equatorial forests?

• 20 centimetres a day

• 15 centimetres a day

• 10 centimetres a day

• 5 centimetres a day

Which of the following countries is NOT in the equatorial region?

• Indonesia

• Ghana

• Canada

• Nigeria