Question

The rainforest contains half of the Earth’s wildlife and at least two thirds of its plant species. It can hold great quantities of water and is very important to the planet’s water cycle. Rainforests remove vast amounts of CO2 from the atmosphere and replace it with oxygen. Which of the following statements best summarize the above information about rainforests?a.The majority of the planet’s oxygen is generated from the rainforest.b.Two-thirds of all plants originated from the rainforest.c.The rainforest is a major catalyst for the planet’s water cycle.d.The rainforest is important to life as a whole on the planet. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Answer 1

D.The rain forest is important to life as a whole on the planet.

Answer 2

Answer: d. The Rainforest is important to life as a whole to the planet

Explanation: option D best summarizes the information because the whole processes described are all essential in sustaining life as it is more encompassing that the other options. Plants therein sequestering carbondioxide and releasing oxygen is the process of photosynthesis, sugars are also produced which give life as food to a variety of animals. Plants and animals also avail themselves of the great quantities of water held by the plants. Thus the whole cycle produces more plants and animals to replace dying ones thereby preserving life.