Tropical Rainforests (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Quizzes
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What percentage of the world's plant & animal species are found in tropical rainforests?
What percentage of the world's plant & animal species are found in tropical rainforests?
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 that live above ground on trees
Which of these is an example of an epiphyte?
Which of these is an example of an epiphyte?
Orchids
What is the main function of buttress roots?
What is the main function of buttress roots?
To stop tall trees from falling over
Why do rainforest tree trunks not waste time growing branches?
Why do rainforest tree trunks not waste time growing branches?
To grow faster & reach sunlight first
What are lianas?
What are lianas?
Climbing woody vines
What do drip tip leaves allow?
What do drip tip leaves allow?
Rain drops to run off quickly
Why do rainforest plants need to shed water quickly?
Why do rainforest plants need to shed water quickly?
To avoid fungus & bacteria growth
How do sloths make it difficult for predators to spot them?
How do sloths make it difficult for predators to spot them?
Use camouflage & move very slowly
When do sloths feed and why?
When do sloths feed and why?
At night when cooler to save energy
What physical features does the flying frog have?
What physical features does the flying frog have?
Fully webbed hands & feet
What can the flying frog do with its webbed feet & skin flap?
What can the flying frog do with its webbed feet & skin flap?
Glide from plant to plant
What adaptation do spider monkeys have for moving through the rainforest?
What adaptation do spider monkeys have for moving through the rainforest?
Long, strong limbs for climbing
Why does the toucan have a long, large bill?
Why does the toucan have a long, large bill?
To reach fruit on weak branches