Characteristics of Tropical Rainforests
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What percentage of sunlight is prevented from passing through to the forest floor in a tropical rainforest layer where trees grow very close together?

  • 95-96%
  • 97-98% (correct)
  • 85-89%
  • 90-92%

    • What is the typical height range of trees found in the Undergrowth layer of a tropical rainforest?

  • 20-30m
  • 30-40m
  • 10-20m (correct)
  • 5-15m

    • What is the primary function of drip tips in tropical rainforest plants?

  • To increase surface area for photosynthesis
  • To reduce water loss through transpiration (correct)
  • To absorb more sunlight
  • To provide support to the plant

    • What is the role of buttress roots in tropical rainforest trees?

    <p>To provide additional support to the tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the environmental functions of tropical rainforests?

    <p>To generate oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What adaptation do broad leaves of tropical rainforest plants have?

    <p>A large surface area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the trees in the Emergent layer?

    <p>They can grow up to 30m or more in height.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the SDE steps in writing a describe paragraph?

    <p>To provide a clear and structured description of a factor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the trees in the tropical rainforest?

    <p>They are evergreen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the height range of the trees in the Emergent layer?

    <p>Up to 30m or more</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the tree species mentioned in the text?

    <p>Tembusu Tree, Kapok Tree, and Rain Tree</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many steps are involved in writing a DESCRIBE paragraph?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

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