Both the tropical rain forest and the tropical savanna experience/contain I. a canopy and understory of vegetation II. warm, fairly constant temperatures year round II. inactivity (estivation) of animals during the dry season IV. plants with waxy leaf coverings to prevent water loss V. huge migrations of animals A) Il only

All of the following are underlying causes of tropical deforestation EXCEPT: Question 24 options: - population growth - road building - prioritizing extracting forest resources over valuing forest ecological services - short-term profit motives of corporations and accommodating governments - poverty/wealth inequality

Which of the following characteristics is true about the tropical rainforest 1.  It contains less than 20% of the world’s plants 2. There are only two seasons – spring and summer. 3.  It has an extremely fertile ground. 4. There are wide temperature fluctuations. 5. There are relatively few numbers of any particular species, but a myriad of species exist.

Which of the following is a characteristic of terrestrial biomes? CHECK ALL THAT COULD APPLY   A)annual average rainfall in excess of 25 cm B)they show strong latitudinal patterns C)specific microorganisms, fungi and animals D)the presence of photosynthetic organisms E)vegetation demonstrating vertical stratification