The Rainforest Answers

Temperate rainforests are always located near the equator.

Compared to the tropical rainforests, the temperate rainforests generally have __________.a.less biomassb.more biomassc.more broad-leaf treesd.locations near the equator

Organisms that live in the rainforest have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Which adaptation would most likely be found in organisms living in the rainforest? a. herbivores feed on low-lying plants b. birds have beaks adapted to break open hard shells c. insects have a widely-varied diet d. plants are able to store water in their leaves Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The greatest level of biodiversity in the tropical rainforest is found in the _______.a.top canopyb.second layer of the canopyc.third layer of the canopyd.the ground

The leaf-cutter ants do not feed on leaves.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of the rainforest biome?a.high year-round rainfallb.consistent year-round temperaturesc.wide diversity of plant and animal speciesd.always found along coasts

Rainfall in tropical rainforests amounts to about 10 to 14 feet per year.

The least amount of air movement in tropical rainforests is found in (the) _______.a.top canopyb.second layer of the canopyc.third layer of the canopyd.none of the above

Sloths have less muscle than other mammals their size in order to _______.a.conserve energyb.maintain a lower body weightc.digest their food fasterd.maintain a higher body temperature

Organisms that live in the rainforest have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. The greater yellow-headed vulture is found in undisturbed lowland tropical forests of the Amazon basin. It tracks down carrion to feed on by detecting the production of ethyl mercaptan, a gas that is produced at the beginning of animal decay. Photo by Sidnei Dantas Which adaptation might be found in the greater yellow-headed vulture, but not in the harpy eagle? a. acute sense of smell b. a powerful, hooked bill c. close-set eyes to judge distances d. short wingspan for maneuverability Please select the best answer from the choices provided