Tropical Rainforest key words Flashcards
What is a tropical rainforest?
A dense forest found in tropical areas with high rainfall and biodiversity.
What is the average annual rainfall in tropical rainforests?
Between 1750 mm and 2000 mm.
True or False: Tropical rainforests are located near the equator.
True.
What is biodiversity?
The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat.
Fill in the blank: The top layer of a tropical rainforest is called the _____.
canopy.
What is deforestation?
The clearing of trees and forests for agriculture or urban development.
Which layer of the rainforest receives the most sunlight?
The emergent layer.
What is the significance of the rainforest floor?
It is the layer where decomposition occurs and nutrients are recycled.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a major threat to tropical rainforests? A) Urbanisation B) Reforestation C) Biodiversity conservation
A) Urbanisation.
What role do tropical rainforests play in global carbon cycling?
They absorb carbon dioxide, helping to mitigate climate change.
Fill in the blank: The _____ layer is home to many birds and insects in the rainforest.
canopy.
True or False: Tropical rainforests have four distinct seasons.
False.
What is an epiphyte?
A plant that grows on another plant but is not parasitic.
Which animal is commonly found in tropical rainforests?
Jaguar.
What is the term for the variety of ecosystems within a tropical rainforest?
Habitat diversity.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a layer of the rainforest? A) Understory B) Desert C) Emergent
B) Desert.
What is sustainable forestry?
A method of logging that maintains the forest’s biodiversity and ecosystem health.
Fill in the blank: The _____ layer contains young, small trees and shrubs.
understory.
What is a keystone species?
A species that has a disproportionately large impact on its environment relative to its abundance.
True or False: Tropical rainforests are essential for regulating the Earth’s climate.
True.
What is slash-and-burn agriculture?
A method of clearing land for farming by cutting and burning vegetation.
Which country has the largest area of tropical rainforest?
Brazil.
What is the purpose of rainforest conservation?
To protect biodiversity and prevent habitat loss.
Fill in the blank: Rainforests are often referred to as the ‘_____’ of the planet due to their biodiversity.
lungs.
What is the role of decomposers in a tropical rainforest?
They break down dead organic matter, returning nutrients to the soil.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a common adaptation of rainforest plants? A) Thick bark B) Deep roots C) Large leaves
C) Large leaves.
