Tropical Rainforests (AQA GCSE Geography): Quizzes
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What percentage of the world's plant & animal species are found in rainforests?
What percentage of the world's plant & animal species are found in rainforests?
Around 50%
What does the thick, waxy surface of rainforest leaves protect against?
What does the thick, waxy surface of rainforest leaves protect against?
Hot sun, heavy rain & strong winds
What are epiphytes?
What are epiphytes?
Plants growing on tree trunks & branches
What is the main function of buttress roots?
What is the main function of buttress roots?
Stop tall trees from falling over
Why don't rainforest trees grow branches as they grow upwards?
Why don't rainforest trees grow branches as they grow upwards?
To use energy to grow faster & reach sun
What are lianas?
What are lianas?
Climbing woody vines
Why do plants have drip tip leaves?
Why do plants have drip tip leaves?
To avoid fungus & bacteria growth
How do sloths avoid being spotted by predators?
How do sloths avoid being spotted by predators?
Use camouflage & move very slowly
When do sloths feed and why?
When do sloths feed and why?
At night to save energy
What adaptation allows flying frogs to glide from plant to plant?
What adaptation allows flying frogs to glide from plant to plant?
Webbed hands/feet & loose skin flap
What adaptation helps spider monkeys climb through rainforest trees?
What adaptation helps spider monkeys climb through rainforest trees?
Long, strong limbs
Why does the toucan have a long, large bill?
Why does the toucan have a long, large bill?
To reach fruit on weak branches