Rainforest Loss Answers

The principal characteristic that differentiates temperate and tropical rainforests is __________.a.latitudeb.oxygen turn overc.the continent they are ond.longitude

The Rainforest Alliance is a program sponsored by several governments of countries with rainforests.

Rainforest deforestation generally has a positive impact on indigenous tribes and peoples.

Which of the following is not true concerning rainforests?a.Twenty-five percent of western pharmaceuticals are derived from rainforest ingredients.b.Almost 50,000 rainforest species are lost every year due to deforestation.c.Half of all rainforest plants have been tested for their medicinal properties.d.Projections say rainforest deforestation could eliminate half of the world’s species.

Europe has no rainforests.

Which of the following is not a method used to improve management of tropical rainforests?a.increased loggingb.establishing special reserves for critical speciesc.utilize better agricultural techniquesd.the use of plantations

Which of the following is not a food produced in rainforests?a.coffeeb.cocoac.avocadosd.mustard seeds

Which of the following is not true concerning rainforests?a.Rainforests are responsible for most global oxygen turnover.b.The undergrowth of rainforests is choked by weeds and plants.c.Rainforests are characterized by high levels of rainfall.d.Not all rainforests are tropical rainforests.

The sustainable use of rainforest resources is exemplified by _______.a.lumber harvestingb.ranchingc.harvesting nutsd.none of the above

Which of the following is the most direct method for combating rainforest deforestation? a. ecotourism b. carbon credits c. rehabilitation d. education Please select the best answer from the choices provided