Tropical Rainforests

Question 1

Characteristics of tropical rainforests

Answer 1

.Most rainforests are located near equator
.They cover 7 percent of the Earth’s surface but contain 50 percent of the species.
. Poor soils as nutrients are leached out.
. High humidity which is ideal for plant growth
. Heavy rainfall

Question 2

Define biodiversity

Answer 2

The variety of living organisms in the world or an area.

Question 3

Name the four layers of a rainforest from top to bottom

Answer 3

Emergent, Canopy, Understory and Forest floor

Question 4

Forest floor

Answer 4

4th Layer - Little sunlight. Contains moss, fallen leaves and branches

Question 5

Undestory

Answer 5

3rd Layer

Question 6

Canopy

Answer 6

2nd Layer

Question 7

Emergent layer

Answer 7

1st layer - Tallest trees, has monkeys and bats

Question 8

Examples of plant adaptations

Answer 8

. Thick veined leaves allow more water uptake
. Tall straight trees means they are taller and more sunlight
. Leaves with holes means that water can come down to roots
. Buttress roots are long roots above the soil and are very long. It allows the trees to get more nutrients.

Question 9

Examples of animal adaptations

Answer 9

. Dart frogs have toxins that can paralyze and kill other
. Leaf cutter ants have spikes for protection
. Toucans have large beaks allowing to reach fruit on light branches.