Question

Which of these can be found in a tropical rainforest?
A. Sloth and Lion-tailed Macaque
B. Camels and cacti
C. Lemmings and Penguins
D. Arctic tern and Siberian cranes

Answer 1

Hint: In a tropical rainforest there are no dry seasons, and there are continuous rains throughout the year. These forests possess a very large variety of plants and animals. Tropical rainforests are rich in biodiversity.

Complete answer: The Lion-tailed Macaque is endemic to the Western Ghats which is a tropical rainforest. It is a tree dweller and feeds on a variety of fruits that are borne on the trees. The sloth bear is also found exclusively in wet and dry tropical rain forests. They are mammals found on the ground but also possess tree climbing capabilities.

-Camels and Cacti are extensively found in deserts and dry regions. Both these organisms are capable and have been adapted to storing water so that they can survive in the extremely hot and dry regions. Camels possess humps to store the extra water in it Cacti possess needle-like spines to reduce the rate of photosynthesis and flattened petiole to increase the surface area and long-running roots to search for distant water sources.
-Lemmings and Penguins are animals found in the Arctic and Tundra regions. Lemming is a small rodent-like animal. Penguins are aquatic and flightless birds found exclusively in cold climates. These animals are adapted to survive the extreme cold climate of its habitats.
-Arctic tern and Siberian cranes are migratory birds, which are found predominantly in cold regions. These birds travel to warmer climatic regions for laying eggs and return to the original habitat afterward.
Thus, the most appropriate and correct option is A, that is, Sloth and Lion-tailed Macaque are found in tropical rainforests.

Note: Rainforests possess a very high range of biodiversity compared to other habitats. This could be due to the amount of rainfall it receives throughout the year and also adequate sunlight making it a suitable place of growth for many plants and animals.