Tropical Rainforests Quiz

What percentage of the Earth's wildlife is found in tropical rainforests?

• 100%

• 75%

• 50%

• 25%

What process do plants use to make their own food?

• Fermentation

• Respiration

• Transpiration

• Photosynthesis

Which gas do plants take in during photosynthesis?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Hydrogen

What is released into the air as a waste product of photosynthesis?

• Glucose

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Water

Which medicine is derived from a tree in the Amazon rainforest?

• Aspirin

• Ibuprofen

• Penicillin

• Quinine

What do rainforests help to control?

• Water pollution

• Population growth

• Climate

• Soil erosion

What do trees release into the atmosphere?

• Carbon Dioxide

• Oxygen

• Methane

• Nitrogen

Why are rainforests called "the lung of the Earth"?

What do tropical rainforests provide for animals?

• Shelter and food

• Clothing

• Transportation

• Medicine

How much of our modern medicines come from tropical rainforest plants?

• 50%

• More than 25%

• About 25%

• Less than 10%