Tropical Rainforest Quiz

What is the climate of the tropical rainforest?

• Cold and dry

• Hot and wet

• Mild and dry

• Cold and wet

During which months is the tropical rainforest the wettest?

• January and February

• March and April

• July and August

• November and December

What is the minimum monthly rainfall in the tropical rainforest?

• 10 mm

• 50 mm

• 100 mm

• 200 mm

Where are tropical rainforests mainly clustered?

• Near the poles

• Around the Equator

• In the deserts

• In the mountains

Which continents have tropical rainforests?

• Europe, Asia, and Africa

• Central Africa, South Asia, and South America

• North America, Europe, and Australia

• Antarctica, Asia, and Africa

How far do tropical rainforests extend from the Equator?

• 500 kms

• 1000 kms

• 2000 kms

• 3000 kms

What percentage of known plant and animal species are found in tropical rainforests?

• 10%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

How many modern medicines originate from forests?

• 1000

• 3000

• 5000

• 7000

What is a major threat to forests?

• Urbanization

• Deforestation

• Pollution

• Mining

How do forests help regulate global climate?

• By producing carbon dioxide

• By absorbing and using energy from the Sun

• By increasing temperatures

• By reducing rainfall