Tropical Rainforest Unit 2

What is a tropical rainforest?

• A forest that grows in cold, dry areas

• A forest that grows in hot and wet areas

• A forest that grows in mountainous regions

• A forest that grows in dry deserts

Why is the air in a tropical rainforest described as 'humid'?

• It is very cold

• It is very dry

• It feels hot and wet

• It is filled with smoke

Where are most of the world's rainforests located?

• Near the North Pole

• Along the equator

• In desert regions

• Near the South Pole

Which of the following is the tallest layer of vegetation in a rainforest?

• Canopy

• Understorey

• Forest floor

• Emergents

What is 'deforestation'?

• Planting new trees

• Cutting down and clearing forest land

• Protecting the forest

• Growing crops in the forest

Why do people log trees in Gabon?

• For food

• For medicine

• To provide jobs and money

• To protect animals

Which of the following is not an effect of deforestation?

• Loss of homes for animals

• Increase in forest wildlife

• Soil erosion

• Loss of plants

Which layer of a rainforest is made up of smaller trees and shrubs?

• Emergents

• Canopy

• Understorey

• Forest floor

What is one consequence of having no roots to keep water in the soil due to deforestation?

• Increase in forest animals

• Soil erosion

• Growth of more trees

• Cooler air temperatures

What has the government in Gabon done to protect the rainforests?

• Planted more trees

• Encouraged more logging

• Stopped logging in certain areas

• Built more roads