Study Fig. 5, which shows the climate in an area of tropical rainforest.
- (a)(i)Complete Fig. 5 to show 210mm of rain and 31 °C in February.[2]
- (a)(ii)Which month has the highest rainfall?[1]
- (a)(iii)What is the rainfall total for November?[1]
- (a)(iv)State the annual temperature range.[1]
- (b)Study Fig. 6, which shows features of rainforest trees. Draw lines on Fig. 6 to match each feature with the explanation for it. One line has been done for you.[3]
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- [2] (a) (i) Correct rainfall
- Correct temperature
- [1] (ii) April
- [1] (iii) 100mm
- [1] (iv) 3°C
- [3] (b) Drip tip leaves to shed excess water
- Thick buttress roots to provide stability in shallow soil
- Thin bark as no need to limit moisture loss
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