Question

select all of the statements which are true about rainforests. covers six percent of the earth is the least diverse habitat type contains half of all species of plants and animals on the earth contains nutrient - rich soil most animals live on the forest floor

Explanation:

1. "Covers six percent of the earth": Tropical rainforests cover about 6% of Earth's surface, so this is true.
2. "Is the least diverse habitat type": Rainforests are the most diverse habitats, so this is false.
3. "Contains half of all species of plants and animals on the earth": Rainforests host around 50% of Earth’s plant and animal species, so this is true.
4. "Contains nutrient - rich soil": Rainforest soil is nutrient - poor (most nutrients are in living organisms), so this is false.
5. "Most animals live on the forest floor": Most rainforest animals live in the canopy, not the forest floor, so this is false.

Answer:

• Covers six percent of the earth
• Contains half of all species of plants and animals on the earth