Question

Previously how much of the Earth’s land surface was covered by the tropical rain forests?

(a) 50 %

(b) 14 %

(c) 24 %

(d) 35 %

I had been asked this question during an online interview.

The doubt is from Causes of Biodiversity Losses in section Biodiversity and Conservation of Biology – Class 12

Answer 1

Correct option is (b) 14 %

To explain: The forests occurring in tropical areas of heavy rainfall are known as tropical rain forests. It has abundant species of wildlife and vegetation. Previously 14 percent of the Earth’s land surface was covered by the tropical rain forests.