Which statement characterizes tropical rain forests?
A) Tropical forests cover about 20% of the Earth's land area
B) Tropical forests cover about 6% of the Earth's land area.
C) Less than half of the world's species of terrestrial plants and animals live in tropical rain forests.
D) Tropical forests contain very few species of plants.

Question

Which statement characterizes tropical rain forests? 
A) Tropical forests cover about 20% of the Earth's land area 
B) Tropical forests cover about 6% of the Earth's land area. 
C) Less than half of the world's species of terrestrial plants and animals live in tropical rain forests. 
D) Tropical forests contain very few species of plants.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Tropical forests cover about 6% of the Earth's land area, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Option A is incorrect as it overestimates the extent of tropical forests. Option C is also incorrect as it underestimates the number of species that live in tropical rainforests; they actually contain more than half of the world's terrestrial species. Option D is incorrect as tropical forests are known for their high levels of biodiversity and contain numerous species of plants.

Which Statement Characterizes Tropical Rain Forests