TRF biodiversity and adaptations (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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Why do tropical rainforests have such high biodiversity compared to other ecosystems?
Why do tropical rainforests have such high biodiversity compared to other ecosystems?
They are amongst the oldest ecosystems
What climate conditions do tropical rainforests experience throughout the year?
What climate conditions do tropical rainforests experience throughout the year?
Consistently hot and humid with no seasons
How are tropical rainforests described in terms of productivity?
How are tropical rainforests described in terms of productivity?
Most productive large-scale ecosystems
What adaptation helps monkeys navigate the canopy layer effectively?
What adaptation helps monkeys navigate the canopy layer effectively?
Powerful hands, feet and long tails
What percentage of sunlight reaches the forest floor (herb layer)?
What percentage of sunlight reaches the forest floor (herb layer)?
Only about 2%
How do Uroplatus geckos from Madagascar avoid predators?
How do Uroplatus geckos from Madagascar avoid predators?
Skin mimics tree bark texture & colour
How tall can emergent trees grow to access maximum sunlight?
How tall can emergent trees grow to access maximum sunlight?
Up to 40 metres tall
How much less energy do lianas use on structural support compared to trees?
How much less energy do lianas use on structural support compared to trees?
Up to 90% less energy
What is the main purpose of drip-tip leaves in the rainforest?
What is the main purpose of drip-tip leaves in the rainforest?
Allow water to run off quickly
What is the main function of buttress roots in rainforest trees?
What is the main function of buttress roots in rainforest trees?
Provide stability in shallow soil
How deep is the nutrient-rich layer of soil typically in tropical rainforests?
How deep is the nutrient-rich layer of soil typically in tropical rainforests?
Only 5-10cm deep
At what height is the main canopy layer found in tropical rainforests?
At what height is the main canopy layer found in tropical rainforests?
30-40m high
What height range defines the emergent layer of a tropical rainforest?
What height range defines the emergent layer of a tropical rainforest?
40-50m