Tropical rainforest features (Edexcel GCSE Geography A): Quizzes
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What % of Earth's plant & animal species are found in tropical rainforests?
What % of Earth's plant & animal species are found in tropical rainforests?
Over 50%
Which is the most important abiotic factor in tropical rainforests?
Which is the most important abiotic factor in tropical rainforests?
Climate
Which organisms are biotic components of tropical rainforests?
Which organisms are biotic components of tropical rainforests?
Plants, animals & humans
What is the typical temperature range in tropical rainforests?
What is the typical temperature range in tropical rainforests?
20-28°C
How much rainfall do tropical rainforests often receive annually?
How much rainfall do tropical rainforests often receive annually?
Exceeding 2000mm
What is leaching in tropical rainforest soils?
What is leaching in tropical rainforest soils?
Water carrying nutrients away from roots
What is true about tropical rainforest soils?
What is true about tropical rainforest soils?
Nutrient-poor despite lush vegetation
In the Gersmehl model, which is the largest nutrient store in tropical rainforests?
In the Gersmehl model, which is the largest nutrient store in tropical rainforests?
Biomass
Why is the biomass store largest in tropical rainforests?
Why is the biomass store largest in tropical rainforests?
Quick decomposition & immediate uptake
What is the uptake pathway in nutrient cycling?
What is the uptake pathway in nutrient cycling?
Nutrients transfer from soil to biomass
How do indigenous peoples help maintain rainforest biodiversity?
How do indigenous peoples help maintain rainforest biodiversity?
Spreading seeds from fruits & nuts
Why can plants grow year-round in tropical rainforests?
Why can plants grow year-round in tropical rainforests?
Consistently high temps & no seasons
What is the fallout pathway in the Gersmehl model?
What is the fallout pathway in the Gersmehl model?
Nutrients move from biomass to litter