Rainforest Quiz

What is a rainforest?

• A forest with broad-leaved evergreen trees and high annual rainfall

• A forest with only deciduous trees

• A desert with occasional rain

• A grassland with scattered trees

Where are tropical rainforests typically found?

• In tundra regions

• In deserts

• In tropical and subtropical regions

• In polar regions

What is the largest area of rainforest in the world?

• The Nile River basin

• The Amazon River basin

• The Mississippi River basin

• The Congo River basin

What is a characteristic of montane rainforests?

• They are dense, constantly wet environments at high altitudes

• They are found at sea level

• They are dry and arid

• They have warm and unvarying temperatures

What is a jungle?

• A dense growth of vines and small trees in rainforests

• A type of grassland

• A type of desert

• A frozen forest

Which continent does not have a temperate rainforest?

• South America

• Antarctica

• Australia

• North America

What is a cloud forest?

• A type of montane rainforest surrounded by mists and fog

• A desert with clouds

• A forest with only deciduous trees

• A forest with no trees

What is the main factor that defines a rainforest?

• Sandy soil

• Low temperatures

• Lack of vegetation

• High annual precipitation

Which of the following is a subtropical rainforest location?

• The Everglades in Florida

• The Arctic Circle

• The Gobi Desert

• The Sahara Desert

What is the main difference between equatorial and subtropical rainforests?

• Subtropical rainforests have more seasonal changes

• Subtropical rainforests are colder

• Equatorial rainforests have more seasonal changes

• Equatorial rainforests are colder