Temperate Forests and Photosynthesis
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What is the main function of the research stations mentioned in the text?

  • Collecting plant samples for medicinal properties
  • Building infrastructure in the rainforest
  • Conserving endangered species
  • Monitoring the status of the ecosystem (correct)

    • What type of plants are epiphytes?

  • Plants that grow underground
  • Aquatic plants
  • Plants that thrive on other living surfaces (correct)
  • Carnivorous plants

    • Which layer of the tropical rainforest is known for being a darker, cooler area?

  • Forest floor
  • Understory (correct)
  • Emergent layer
  • Canopy layer

    • What is a characteristic of the trees in tropical rainforests?

    <p>Smooth bark with unique leaf shapes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of animals resides in tropical rainforests according to the text?

    <p>Monkeys, lemurs, and birds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do poison dart frogs use their bright colors for?

    <p>Sending a warning to predators</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the trees in tropical rainforests aid in the ecosystem according to the text?

    <p>By producing fruits and nuts for primates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the world's bird species are found in tropical rainforests?

    <p>~27%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do vining plants play in tropical rainforests?

    <p>Wrap around other foliage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does water run off the leaves of trees in tropical rainforests?

    <p>Due to the unique leaf shapes of the trees</p> Signup and view all the answers

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