Structure of the tropical rainforest

?
What is the climate like in a tropical rainforest
Hot and wet
1 of 9
Where are tropical rainforests found
Tropical rainforests are found along the equator
2 of 9
In what continents are they found
Oceania, Asia, Africa and South America
3 of 9
In what countries are they found
Brazil, Congo, Peru and Indonesia
4 of 9
What are the tallest trees in the rainforest called
Emergents
5 of 9
How high can emergents grow
50 meters
6 of 9
Why is the soil not fertile
Heavy rain washes nutrients away
7 of 9
What do tall trees have to support their trunks
Buttress Roots
8 of 9
What percentage of animals on Earth lives in tropical rainforests
50%
9 of 9

Other cards in this set

Card 2

Front

Where are tropical rainforests found

Back

Tropical rainforests are found along the equator

Card 3

Front

In what continents are they found

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

In what countries are they found

Back

Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

What are the tallest trees in the rainforest called

Back

Preview of the front of card 5
View more cards

Comments

No comments have yet been made

Similar Geography resources:

See all Geography resources »See all Ecosystems resources »