Rainforest Ecology Quiz

What does the term "Equatorial" describe?

• A climate with four distinct seasons

• A cold, dry climate found at the poles

• A climate near the Equator that is hot and humid all year round

• A climate that only receives rain in the winter

Which term refers to the variety of different plant and animal species in a habitat?

• Monoculture

• Biodiversity

• Sustainable

• Leaching

What is the permanent removal of trees for farming, logging, or mining called?

• Deforestation

• Shifting Cultivation

• Leaching

• Nutriton Cycling

Which process involves heavy rain washing nutrients out of the soil?

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

• Leaching

• Irrigation

Who are the Yanomami?

• A group of scientists studying palm oil

• An indigenous tribe living sustainably in the rainforest

• Government officials in Indonesia

• A type of endangered monkey

What does it mean to use a resource "sustainably"?

• Using everything as quickly as possible for profit

• Meeting current needs without destroying resources for future generations

• Leaving the rainforest completely untouched by humans

• Replacing all natural forests with palm oil plantations

How long are plots typically used in Shifting Cultivation before being left to regrow?

• 50 years

• 1 month

• 2–3 years

• 100 years

What is the main purpose of Buttress Roots?

• To soak up water from deep underground

• To support tall trees in thin, nutrient-poor soil

• To protect the tree from being eaten by animals

• To store food for the winter

Why do rainforest leaves have "Drip Tips"?

• To attract insects

• To allow heavy rain to run off quickly and prevent rotting

• To catch as much sunlight as possible

• To store water during dry spells

What are Lianas?

• Woody vines that climb tree trunks to reach sunlight

• Small flowers that grow on the forest floor

• Trees that grow in the emergent layer

• Animals that live in the canopy