Question

The Earth has a total land area of approximately 150 million
square km. About how much is covered by rain forest?
A. 1.5 million square km
B. 10.5 million square km
C. 15 million square km
D. 50 million square km

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 15 million square km

Explanation:

The Earth has a total land area of approximately 150 million  square km. Scientists estimate that roughly 10% of the entire Earth is covered by Rainforests. That would make the total land mass covered by Rainforests to be about 15 million square km in distance. Although this number is decreasing drastically due to Ranching, mining, logging and agriculture.

Answer 2

Answer:

C. 15 million square kilometer

Explanation:

Rainforest refers areas of the Earth characterised by tall evergreen trees. The rainforest also has high amount of rainfall.

It helps to regulate our climate and provide us with everyday products.

They are structured in four layers which includes:

• Emergent layer

• Canopy layer

• Understory layer

• Forest floor layer

The approximate total land mass of the Earth is 150 million square kilometer.

The rain forest covers 15 million square kilometer of the total land mass of the Earth.