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What is the average annual rainfall in the tropical rainforest?
What is the average annual rainfall in the tropical rainforest?
- 200 to 300 inches
- 80 to 180 inches (correct)
- 40 to 100 inches
- 30 to 60 inches
What are some problems associated with the abundance of water in the tropical rainforest?
What are some problems associated with the abundance of water in the tropical rainforest?
- Excessive drought
- High soil fertility
- Decreased risk of flooding
- Increased growth of harmful bacteria and fungi (correct)
Why does heavy rainfall in the tropical rainforest increase the risk of soil erosion?
Why does heavy rainfall in the tropical rainforest increase the risk of soil erosion?
- It leads to excessive soil fertility
- It reduces sunlight reaching the forest floor
- It washes away essential nutrients from the soil (correct)
- It promotes the growth of diverse plant species
What is a consequence of rapid leaching of nutrients from the soil in the tropical rainforest?
What is a consequence of rapid leaching of nutrients from the soil in the tropical rainforest?
Why do plants at the top of the rainforest canopy need to be able to survive intense sunlight?
Why do plants at the top of the rainforest canopy need to be able to survive intense sunlight?
How do drip tips and waxy surfaces benefit tropical rainforest plants?
How do drip tips and waxy surfaces benefit tropical rainforest plants?
What is the purpose of buttresses, prop roots, and stilt roots in tropical rainforest plants?
What is the purpose of buttresses, prop roots, and stilt roots in tropical rainforest plants?
Why are flowers on the forest floor of tropical rainforests designed to lure animal pollinators?
Why are flowers on the forest floor of tropical rainforests designed to lure animal pollinators?
What is a common characteristic of epiphytic plants like bromeliads in tropical rainforests?
What is a common characteristic of epiphytic plants like bromeliads in tropical rainforests?
How do epiphytic orchids in tropical rainforests absorb water?
How do epiphytic orchids in tropical rainforests absorb water?
