Which Statement Characterizes Tropical Rain Forests

question 56

Multiple Choice

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.

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