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Asked on December 27, 2019 by Viswanadham ChalkeWhich of the following statements is true about the rainforests?
A
An estimated 50 percent of terrestrial biodiversity is found in rainforests.
B
Most rainforest trees are covered with epiphytes, attached to trunk and branches of trees and absorb moisture from the surroundings.
C
Over 2000 types of plants found in rainforests can be used to help in cancer treatment due to their anti-cancer properties.
D
All of these
Answer
- A rainforest is a forest that receives heavy rainfall. The most notable rainforests are in the tropics or subtropics. They have extraordinary biodiversity.
- The biggest rainforest is the Amazon rainforest and is considered to be the lungs of Earth due to the amount of oxygen it supplies.
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