1. What is another name for a tropical dry forest?, Tropical rainforest, Seasonally dry tropical forest, Temperate forest, Boreal forest, What is one of the defining characteristics of a tropical dry forest?, Constant rainfall throughout the year, Permanent snow cover, A distinct wet and dry season, Extremely cold temperatures, Why do many trees in tropical dry forests lose their leaves during the dry season?, To reduce water loss, To attract more insects, To increase soil temperature, To produce more rainfall, Which of the following is a common adaptation of plants in tropical dry forests?, Thin bark and shallow roots, Permanent underwater roots, Large leaves that increase water loss, Deep roots and thick bark, Which climate pattern is typical of tropical dry forests?, Cold winters and short summers, Warm conditions with a distinct wet and prolonged dry season, Rainfall throughout every month, Freezing temperatures for several months, What is the general annual precipitation range, 500–1,500 mm, 50–100 mm, 2,500–4,000 mm, 5,000–6,000 mm, Approximately how long can the dry season last in tropical dry forests?, 1–2 months, 2–3 months, 5–8 months, 10–12 months, Which of the following is an important abiotic factor affecting tropical dry forests?, Predation, Competition, Herbivory, Seasonal drought, Which plant can store water in its trunk and continue photosynthesis through its green bark?, Ceiba, Guanacaste, Guapinol, Corteza amarilla, What adaptation allows many tropical dry-forest trees to survive months with little rainfall?, Producing more leaves, Seasonal leaf shedding, Increasing transpiration, Growing only during drought, What is estivation?, Migration during the rainy season, Rapid growth during wet conditions, Dormancy during the dry season, Leaf shedding during drought, Which animal is described as a small wild cat that hunts smaller mammals, birds, reptiles, and other prey?, White-tailed deer, Mantled howler monkey, White-nosed coati, Ocelot, Which is one of the major threats to tropical dry forests?, Deforestation and agricultural expansion, Excessive snowfall, Ocean currents, Glacial movement, Which conservation effort involves planting native tree species and helping degraded areas recover?, Agricultural expansion, Forest restoration and reforestation, Forest clearing, Uncontrolled burning, Which action can people take to help protect tropical dry forests?, Remove native trees, Burn vegetation unnecessarily, Plant and protect native trees, Support illegal logging

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