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Tropical Rainforest Ecosystem

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What is the purpose of drip tips and waxy surfaces in tropical rainforest plants?

To encourage the growth of bacteria and fungi

To trap water for plant use

To discourage water run-off (correct)

To absorb sunlight efficiently

Why do some plants in the tropical rainforest grow on other plants or climb them?

To protect themselves from pests

To absorb nutrients from the soil

To discourage animal pollinators

To compete for sunlight (correct)

How do flowers on the forest floor attract animal pollinators?

By relying on wind for pollination

By being camouflaged

By emitting a strong scent

By being designed to lure animal pollinators (correct)

What is the role of epiphytic orchids' aerial roots in tropical rainforests?

To absorb minerals and water from the atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

Why do many bromeliads in tropical rainforests function as epiphytes?

To collect rainwater into a central reservoir Signup and view all the answers

What problem can heavy rainfall in the tropical rainforest cause?

Promoting the growth of harmful bacteria and fungi Signup and view all the answers

How does leaching affect the soil in the tropical rainforest?

Causes loss of minerals and organic nutrients Signup and view all the answers

Why is the soil in the tropical rainforest considered poor?

Because plants grow rapidly and deplete organic material quickly Signup and view all the answers

What challenges do plants in the canopy of the tropical rainforest face?

Intense sunlight for 12 hours daily Signup and view all the answers

How does the thick canopy of the tropical rainforest impact sunlight penetration?

Restricts sunlight penetration to the forest floor Signup and view all the answers

Tropical Rainforest Ecosystem

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Questions and Answers

What is the purpose of drip tips and waxy surfaces in tropical rainforest plants?

Why do some plants in the tropical rainforest grow on other plants or climb them?

How do flowers on the forest floor attract animal pollinators?

What is the role of epiphytic orchids' aerial roots in tropical rainforests?

Why do many bromeliads in tropical rainforests function as epiphytes?

What problem can heavy rainfall in the tropical rainforest cause?

How does leaching affect the soil in the tropical rainforest?

Why is the soil in the tropical rainforest considered poor?

What challenges do plants in the canopy of the tropical rainforest face?

How does the thick canopy of the tropical rainforest impact sunlight penetration?

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