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Flashcards on Tropical Rainforests
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What is the climate like in tropical rainforests?
The climate in tropical rainforests is hot and humid.
What is the average annual rainfall in tropical rainforests?
The average annual rainfall in tropical rainforests is about 250cm - 450cm.
What is the biodiversity like in tropical rainforests?
Tropical rainforests have the highest levels of biodiversity.
What is the percentage of Earth's species found in tropical rainforests?
Tropical rainforests are home to about 50% of Earth's species.
What are some common animals found in tropical rainforests?
Some common animals found in tropical rainforests are monkeys, birds, snakes, and insects.
What are some common plants found in tropical rainforests?
Some common plants found in tropical rainforests are ferns, orchids, and giant trees.
What is the importance of tropical rainforests to the global climate?
Tropical rainforests play a vital role in regulating the global climate by absorbing carbon dioxide.
What are some threats to tropical rainforests?
Some threats to tropical rainforests include deforestation, illegal logging, and climate change.
What is the Amazon Rainforest?
The Amazon Rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world.
What is the Congo Rainforest?
The Congo Rainforest is the second-largest tropical rainforest in the world.
What is the biodiversity hotspot known as the 'Coral Triangle'?
The 'Coral Triangle' is a biodiversity hotspot located in the tropical waters of Southeast Asia and the Pacific Ocean.
What is the importance of tropical rainforests for indigenous communities?
Tropical rainforests are often home to indigenous communities who rely on them for their livelihood and cultural traditions.
What is the canopy layer in tropical rainforests?
The canopy layer is the uppermost layer of the rainforest where the majority of the forest's vegetation is found.
What is the understory layer in tropical rainforests?
The understory layer is the layer beneath the canopy where smaller plants and shrubs grow.
What is the forest floor in tropical rainforests?
The forest floor is the lowest layer of the rainforest where fallen leaves, decaying plants, and animals are found.
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What is the climate like in tropical rainforests?
Cold and dry
Mild and humid
Hot and humid
Windy and arid
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What is the average annual rainfall in tropical rainforests?
Less than 50cm
About 250cm - 450cm
1000cm or more
50cm - 100cm
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What is the percentage of Earth's species found in tropical rainforests?
10%
About 50%
75%
100%
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What is the importance of tropical rainforests to the global climate?
They contribute to global warming
They absorb carbon dioxide and help regulate the climate
They have no impact on the global climate
They create storms and hurricanes
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Which is the largest tropical rainforest in the world?
The Amazon Rainforest
The Congo Rainforest
The Borneo Rainforest
The Daintree Rainforest
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What are some common animals found in tropical rainforests?
Polar bears
Monkeys
Penguins
Birds
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What are some common plants found in tropical rainforests?
Cacti
Ferns
Orchids
Sunflowers
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Which layer of the rainforest is the uppermost layer?
The canopy layer
The understory layer
The forest floor
The emergent layer
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What are some threats to tropical rainforests?
Deforestation
Overpopulation
Illegal logging
Air pollution
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Which region is known as the 'Coral Triangle'?
Amazon
Sahara
Southeast Asia and the Pacific Ocean
Antarctica
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