12 Questions
What percentage of sunlight is prevented from passing through to the forest floor in a tropical rainforest layer where trees grow very close together?
97-98%
What is the typical height range of trees found in the Undergrowth layer of a tropical rainforest?
10-20m
What is the primary function of drip tips in tropical rainforest plants?
To reduce water loss through transpiration
What is the role of buttress roots in tropical rainforest trees?
To provide additional support to the tree
What is one of the environmental functions of tropical rainforests?
To generate oxygen
What adaptation do broad leaves of tropical rainforest plants have?
A large surface area
What is a characteristic of the trees in the Emergent layer?
They can grow up to 30m or more in height.
What is the purpose of the SDE steps in writing a describe paragraph?
To provide a clear and structured description of a factor.
What is a characteristic of the trees in the tropical rainforest?
They are evergreen.
What is the height range of the trees in the Emergent layer?
Up to 30m or more
What is the name of the tree species mentioned in the text?
Tembusu Tree, Kapok Tree, and Rain Tree
How many steps are involved in writing a DESCRIBE paragraph?
3
Explore the unique features of tropical rainforests, including their layered structure, evergreen trees, and diverse plant species. Learn about the emergent, canopy, and undergrowth layers, and discover the Tembusu Tree, Tempinis Tree, Kapok Tree, and Rain Tree.
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