gerography paper 3 topic 2

Question 1

locate the tropical rainforest and its climate

Answer 1

• hot, wet climate, very high rainfall
• near equator

Question 2

give 2 adaptations in a tropical rainforest

link to climate

Answer 2

• shrubs have broad leaves to absorb sunlight because there is lots of sunlight are very warm
• • plants have pointed/drip tips remove weight of rain so its not damaged because there are high levels if rain due to low pressure

Question 3

give 2 adaptations in a taiga

link to climate

Answer 3

• needles in trees which reduces loss of water collectedas the climate is dry so it is very much needed
• bendy branches which allow snow to fall off instead of snapping because the taiga is very cold and snowy due high latitude

Question 4

name and describe the 4 layers of a rainforest

Answer 4

1. shrub layer - small trees and bushes
2. under canopy - small trees found underneath the canopy
3. canopy - tops of trees that act as umberellas to stop heavy rainfall + block too much rainfall
4. emergent layer - very tall trees that grow out of top of canopy in an attempt to reach sunlight

Question 5

give 3 threats to the tropical rainforest

Question 6

locate and describe the taiga

Question 7

give 3 specific threats to the taiga