Journey into the Tropical Rainforest
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Which of the following statements about tropical rainforests is true?

  • Tropical rainforests are found between 10 degrees north and south of the equator. (correct)
  • Tropical rainforests occur in areas with an average precipitation of less than 60 mm.
  • Tropical rainforests occur in areas with a dry season.
  • Tropical rainforests have a mean monthly temperature below 18 °C.
  • What is the average annual rainfall in tropical rainforests?

  • Between 1,680 mm and 10 m (correct)
  • More than 10 m
  • Less than 1,680 mm
  • Unspecified in the text
  • What is the biome classification of tropical rainforests according to the World Wildlife Fund?

  • Tropical rainforests are a type of tundra biome.
  • Tropical rainforests are a type of desert biome.
  • Tropical rainforests are a type of tropical moist broadleaf forest. (correct)
  • Tropical rainforests are a type of temperate forest biome.
  • What are the two main characteristics of tropical rainforests?

    <p>Hot and wet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are tropical rainforests typically found?

    <p>Between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country was particularly devastated by Typhoon Haiyan?

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

    When did Typhoon Haiyan make landfall?

    <p>November 30, 2013</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many people were killed in the Philippines by Typhoon Haiyan?

    <p>6,300</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which typhoon had the strongest landfalling tropical cyclone on record?

    <p>Goni in 2020</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which year was Haiyan the most intense tropical cyclone worldwide?

    <p>2013</p> Signup and view all the answers

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