The Rainforest Answers

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Compared to the tropical rainforests, the temperate rainforests generally have __________.

A
less biomass
B
more biomass
C
more broad-leaf trees
D
locations near the equator
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This climate is considered tropical wet with temperatures between 68°F to 93°F and an annual precipitation of 50-260 inches. There is often a short season of less rain, or sometimes in areas with monsoon seasons, a short period of no rain. The soil contains very little nutrients because the trees quickly absorb all the nutrition out of the ground. A great amount of sunlight reaches the upper canopies, but very little sunlight filters down to the understory and forest floor. These are all characteristics of the _______ biome.

A
deciduous forest
B
alpine forest
C
rainforest
D
savanna
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of the rainforest biome?

A
high year-round rainfall
B
consistent year-round temperatures
C
wide diversity of plant and animal species
D
always found along coasts
4

Temperate rainforests are always located near the equator.

A
T
B
F
5

Sloths have less muscle than other mammals their size in order to _______.

A
conserve energy
B
maintain a lower body weight
C
digest their food faster
D
maintain a higher body temperature
6

Which of the following best describes the Lianas vine?

A
It only grows in the canopy.
B
It is a ground-dwelling vine.
C
It climbs a tree to the canopy then spreads to other trees.
D
It climbs a tree then spreads through that tree’s canopy.
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Organisms that live in the rainforest have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Which adaptation would most likely be found in organisms living in the rainforest?

A
herbivores feed on low-lying plants
B
birds have beaks adapted to break open hard shells
C
insects have a widely-varied diet
D
plants are able to store water in their leaves
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Organisms that live in the rainforest have developed unique adaptations that aid in their survival. Which of the following plants could be described as a predator?

A
bromeliads
B
lianas
C
fungal hyphae
D
pitcher plants
9

The amount and type of precipitation in temperate rainforests is the same as tropical rainforests.

A
T
B
F
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The greatest level of biodiversity in the tropical rainforest is found in the _______.

A
top canopy
B
second layer of the canopy
C
third layer of the canopy
D
the ground

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