The Rainforest Answers

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

This climate is considered tropical wet with temperatures between 68°F to 93°F and an annual precipitation of 50-260 inches. There is often a short season of less rain, or sometimes in areas with monsoon seasons, a short period of no rain. The soil contains very little nutrients because the trees quickly absorb all the nutrition out of the ground. A great amount of sunlight reaches the upper canopies, but very little sunlight filters down to the understory and forest floor. These are all characteristics of the _______ biome.a.deciduous forestb.alpine forestc.rainforestd.savanna

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

Temperate rainforests are always located near the equator.

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

Which of the following best describes the Lianas vine?a.It only grows in the canopy.b.It is a ground-dwelling vine.c.It climbs a tree to the canopy then spreads to other trees.d.It climbs a tree then spreads through that tree’s canopy.

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

Organisms that live in the rainforest have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Which of the following plants could be described as a predator? a. bromeliads b. lianas c. fungal hyphae d. pitcher plants Please select the best answer from the choices provided

The amount and type of precipitation in temperate rainforests is the same as tropical rainforests.

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