Earth Science: Tropical Rainforest

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Questions on this quiz are based on information from
Earth Science: Tropical Rainforest.

1. Which of the following does not describe a typical rainforest?
a. Humid
b. Rainy
c. Full of trees
d. Cold
e. Close to the equator

2. Which continent has a major rainforest?
a. North America
b. Antarctica
c. Africa
d. Australia
e. Europe

3. What major river runs through much of the rainforest in South America?
a. Nile River
b. Mississippi River
c. Yangtze River
d. Congo River
e. Amazon River

4. Around what percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by the rainforest biome?
a. 6%
b. 19%
c. 28%
d. 45%
e. 90%

5. Which layer of the rainforest is dark and quiet?
a. Canopy
b. Understory
c. Forest floor
d. Emergent
e. None of the Above

6. Which layer of the rainforest consists of tall trees that grow above the canopy?
a. Canopy
b. Understory
c. Forest floor
d. Emergent
e. None of the Above

7. Which layer of the rainforest is home to large predators who lurk on tree trunks and large branches?
a. Canopy
b. Understory
c. Forest floor
d. Emergent
e. None of the Above

8. Which layer of the rainforest acts like a large umbrella and is full of animals making lots of noise?
a. Canopy
b. Understory
c. Forest floor
d. Emergent
e. None of the Above

9. The rainforest acts as the Earth's lungs providing around 40% of the Earth's ________.
a. Water
b. Nitrogen
c. Carbon
d. Gold
e. Oxygen

10. True or False: Around 40% of the Earth's rainforest has been destroyed by human development.
a. TRUE
b. FALSE
c.
d.
e.


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