Equatorial Rainforests and Tropical Deserts Quiz

Please identify the continent where we typically find rainforests.

• South America

• Europe

• Greenland

• Antarctica

What kind of weather can Divya, Aarush, and Advaith expect in the equatorial region?

• Mild and rainy

• Hot, humid and wet

• Cold and dry

• Extreme and windy

Avni, Tisha, and Arjun are exploring the equatorial rainforest. They are curious to know which layer forms a roof over the other layers. Can you help them?

• Emergent layer

• Canopy

• Understorey

• Forest floor

What is the Amazon Rainforest often called?

• The heart of the earth

• The lungs of the earth

• The soul of the earth

• The brain of the earth

What is the climate like in the hot deserts?

• Hot and dry

• Extreme and stormy

• Cold and wet

• Mild and sunny

What kind of leaves do the trees and shrubs in hot deserts have to avoid water loss?

• Broad and flat

• Spine-like

• Long and narrow

• Round and small

Which animal is often called the ship of the desert?

• Camel

• Scorpion

• Hyena

• Gazelle

What is the main occupation of people living in hot deserts?

• Agriculture

• Farming

• Fishing

• Animal rearing

What is the main reason for the loss of forest cover in equatorial rainforests?

• Population growth

• Industrialization

• Natural disasters

• Climate change

It is believed that the trunk of the ____________ tree, found in the Kalahari Desert, can store up to 1,000 litres of water.

• Acacia

• Date Palm

• Cactus

• Baobab