Chapter 6: sustainable management of tropical forests quiz 1

When we mention the phrase "tropical forests" what are we referring to?

• Tropical rainforests only

• Tropical rainforests and Mangroves

• Mangroves only

Answer explanation

The solution to the question is option number 2, which states that when we mention the word "tropical forests," we are referring to both tropical rainforests and mangroves.

This means that the term "tropical forests" refers to both types of forests that are found in tropical regions.

Tropical forests generate oxygen through the process of...

• Transpiration

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

Why are mangroves a good carbon store?

• Because the aerial roots of the mangroves do not take in carbon

• There are little bacteria due to the oxygen poor and waterlogged conditions available to break down the carbon

• There is little vegetation which means that there is very little leaf litter

Why are tropical rainforests able to support a large biodiversity of flora and fauna?

In your own words, explain what soil erosion is.

Complete the text below. You do not need to use all the words provided.

Mangroves help to prevent​ (a)   as they help reduce the ​ (b)   of incoming waves that are hitting the ​ (c)   .

• coast
• Soil erosion
• forest
• friction

In your own words, explain how tropical rainforests help to reduce soil erosion happening on the forest floor.