Selvas tropicales

Rainforests, home to half of Earth's species, are primarily located south of the equator. The Amazon, the largest rainforest, spans nine countries. These forests create their own climate through transpiration, contributing to significant rainfall. Despite abundant light, dense vegetation limits sunlight to the forest floor, affecting plant growth. Rainforests face threats from deforestation, with 20% of the Amazon lost in 40 years, risking further destruction.

Which rainforest is the largest in the world?

• Congo Rainforest

• Amazon Rainforest

• Sundarbans

• Daintree Rainforest

How do rainforests contribute to their own climate?

• By absorbing sunlight

• Through the process of transpiration

• By reflecting heat

• Through soil erosion

What percentage of sunlight reaches the forest floor in rainforests?

• 10%

• 5%

• 2%

• 20%

What adaptation helps rainforest plants manage excess water?

• Thick bark

• Broad leaves

• Deep roots

• Wax-coated leaves

What percentage of the Amazon rainforest has been destroyed in the last 40 years?

• 40%

• 30%

• 20%

• 10%