TROPICAL RAINFOREST

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by rainforests?

• 20%

• 50%

• 8%

• 15%

Rainforests are described as:

• Cold and dry

• Warm and dry

• Dense, warm, and wet

• Cold and wet

Which type of rainforest is found near the equator?

• Arctic Rainforest

• Temperate Rainforest

• Tropical Rainforest

• Polar Rainforest

Temperate rainforests are usually located:

• At the North Pole

• Near the equator

• In deserts

• In cooler coastal areas further from the equator

What continent has the largest tropical rainforest?

• Africa

• Asia

• South America

• Europe

Which continent has no rainforest at all?

• Australia

• Antarctica

• Asia

• North America

The Amazon Rainforest is mainly found in which country?

• Argentina

• Peru

• Brazil

• Colombia

The second largest rainforest in the world is located in:

• Central Africa

• North America

• Southeast Asia

• Australia

Why are tropical rainforests hot?

• Because of high winds

• Because of desert heat

• Due to the amount of sunshine near the equator

• Due to mountain climate

The high amount of rainfall in tropical rainforests is caused by:

• Cold weather

• High air pressure

• Low air pressure and warm temperatures

• Snowfall