tropical rainforest

• Where are tropical rainforests primarily located?

  Between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn
• What is the average temperature in tropical rainforests?

  27°C throughout the year
• What type of rainfall is common in tropical rainforests?

  Convectional rainfall
• How much rainfall do tropical rainforests receive annually?

  Over 2000 mm a year
• Why do tropical rainforests have no distinct seasons?

  Weather is similar every day
• What are the three main nutrient stores in tropical rainforests?

  • Biomass
  • Soil
  • Litter
• Where are most nutrients stored in tropical rainforests?

  In the biomass, the live vegetation
• Why are few nutrients stored in the litter of tropical rainforests?

  Due to rapid decomposition by fungi and bacteria
• What causes nutrient leaching in tropical rainforest soils?

  Heavy rainfall
• What type of soils are found in tropical rainforests?

  Latosols
• What is the significance of the stratification of tropical rainforest vegetation?

  It allows competition for sunlight
• What percentage of all living organisms are found in tropical rainforests?

  Over 50 percent
• How do buttress roots help trees in the rainforest?

  They offer support to tall trees
• What is the purpose of drip tips on rainforest leaves?

  To allow water to run off leaves
• How do lianas adapt to the rainforest environment?

  They climb trees to reach sunlight
• What adaptation helps green frogs survive in the rainforest?

  Camouflage to blend into the forest
• What is a significant threat to tropical rainforests caused by human activity?

  Deforestation for agriculture and wood
• How does climate change affect tropical rainforests?

  It reduces transpiration, causing climatic drying
• What percentage of the world's oxygen is produced by rainforests?

  20 percent
• Why are tropical rainforests referred to as 'the world's largest medicine cabinet'?

  Many drugs are derived from rainforest plants
• What is selective logging?

  Removing only mature trees to reduce damage
• What are the approaches to sustainable management of rainforests?

  • Selective logging and replanting
  • Conservation and education
  • International agreements
  • Sustainable commercial management
• What role does education play in rainforest conservation?

  It raises awareness of rainforest value
• What is the purpose of 'debt-for-nature swapping' agreements?

  To halt deforestation in exchange for debt relief
• What does the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) promote?

  Sustainable managed forestry practices
• Why is it important to manage rainforests sustainably?

  • To preserve them for future generations
  • To utilize resources without environmental damage