Sec 1 Geog Chap 5.2-5.5 Quiz

Tropical rainforest has ................................ distinct vertical layers

• three
• five

• four
• two

Tropical rainforest can be found in tropical climate with ​ (a)   temperature and ​ ​high rainfall throughout the year. ​

• high
• low
• moderate

Trees in the rainforest are evergreen. This means that

• Trees in the rainforest do not shed their leaves all at the same time

• Rainforest trees are deciduous and shed leaves annually.
• Trees in the rainforest lose their leaves in winter.
• Evergreen trees only grow in temperate climates.

Tropical rainforests can be found near the ..................................., between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn.

• Tropic of Cancer
• Tropic of Capricorn
• equator
• North Pole

Explain why tropical rainforests can support large number of flora and fauna.

Arrange the information below to explain the adaptation feature found in Tropical Rainforest.

• This is to adapt to the heavy rainfall experienced in tropical rainforest.

• The adaptation feature shown is drip tip of leaves.

• It allows rainwater to flow off quickly and easily from the leaves, to prevent the growth of fungi or bacteria on them.

• This is where it has small narrow tips that point downwards.

The broad leaves found commonly found in the undergrowth layer is to capture maximum sunlight to make food for its survival and growth.

• False

• True

The adaptation feature shown is (a)   roots to keep trees upright to capture maximum sunlight by growing to great heights.

The presence of waxy leaves found in tropical rainforest is to adapt to...

• increase humidity in the environment to provide more moisture

• attract more pollinators in the rainforest and help with seed dispersal

• promote photosynthesis for plants to make food in dry and hot areas

• reduce water vapour loss in a humid and hot environment through transpiration

Which of the following is NOT a country where you can find tropical rainforest?

• Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa

• Thailand, Asia

• Spain, Europe

• Brazil, North America