Question:
The following are the facts about rainforests, EXCEPT _______.
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A.
The rainforest in Western Africa ranks second after the Amazon in South America in the covered. -
B.
The only places to see rainforests are in tropical zones. -
C.
Rainforests account for about one sixth of the Earth’s surface. -
D.
There’s a considerable variety of plants and animals in the rainforests.
Reference explanation:
Correct Answer:
Explain:
All of the following are facts about rainforests, except ______.
A. The rain forest in West Africa ranks second after the Amazon rainforest in South America in terms of area.
B. The only places where rainforests can be seen are in tropical areas.
C. Rainforests cover about one-sixth of the Earth’s surface.
D. There are many kinds of plants and animals in the rainforest.
Information:
+ The largest rainforest in the world is the Amazon in South America. The Amazon covers 1.2 billion acres, or almost five million square kilometers. The second largest rainforest is in Western Africa. (The largest rain forest in the world is the Amazon in South America. The Amazon forest covers 1.2 billion acres, or nearly 5 million square kilometers. The second largest rainforest is in West Africa.)
→ A is correct
+ They are found in tropical parts of the world. (They are found in tropical areas of the world.)
→ B is correct
+ Millions of kinds of animals, insects, and plants live in the rainforest. (Millions of animals, insects, and plants live there.)
→ D is correct
+ Rainforests make up only a small part of the Earth’s surface, about six percent. (Rainforests cover only a small part of the Earth’s surface, about 6%.)
→ C is wrong
→ Choose the answer C
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