The Amazon Rainforest

What is the average temperature of tropical rainforests like the Amazon?

• 22 degrees Celsius
• 27 degrees Celsius
• 25 degrees Celsius
• 30 degrees Celsius

What is the primary reason for the high rainfall in the Amazon rainforest?

• Seasonal winds
• Rising warm air in the Hadley cell
• Global warming
• Air pressure changes

Which layer of the rainforest receives the most sunlight?

• Emergent layer
• Under canopy
• Canopy
• Forest floor

What adaptation helps trees in the Amazon rainforest remain stable?

• Deep roots
• Buttress roots
• Thick bark
• Wide leaves

Which animal is known for its prehensile tail and lives in the Amazon rainforest?

• Capybara
• Howler monkey
• Jaguar
• Three-toed sloth

What is a major cause of deforestation in the Amazon rainforest?

• Urban development
• Cattle farming
• Tourism
• Natural disasters

What type of plant is a Liana?

• A flowering plant
• A type of tree
• A climbing vine
• A parasitic plant

What is the term for the loss of nutrients from soil due to heavy rainfall?

• Soil erosion
• Leaching
• Destruction
• Decomposition

Which management strategy involves cancelling debt in exchange for environmental protection?

• Eco-tourism
• Selective logging
• Debt reduction
• Afforestation

How much of the world's prescription medicines are linked to the Amazon rainforest?

• One quarter
• One half
• One tenth
• One third