1) Tropical rainforests are found close to the equator where temperature and rainfall are high throughout the year. a) True b) False 2) Trees in the forests are evergreen as they shed all their leaves at the same time. a) True b) False 3) The tropical rainforest has two distinct layers, namely the emergent and the canopy layer. a) True b) False 4) In the canopy layer, their crowns interlock to form a continuous mass of branches and leaves. a) True b) False 5) Very few vegetation is found at the undergrowth layer as it is dark. Fungi and mosses can be found there. a) True b) False 6) Emergent are very tall trees that grow to a height of 10m.  a) True b) False 7) In the canopy layer, one can get to see epiphytes and bird's nest ferns.  a) True b) False 8) The leaves are waxy to increase the amount of water vapour lost through transpiration due to the high temperature. a) True b) False 9) The leaves are broad to collect rainwater. a) True b) False 10) The air is still in the rainforest and makes it hard for seed dispersal and pollination by wind. a) True b) False 11) What are buttress roots? a) Small roots which grow from 1- 5m above the ground b) Large roots which grow from 1 - 5m above the ground 12) Tropical rainforest can be found in central and south America, South East Asia and South Africa. a) True b) False

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