Hiking Through The Jungle Trivia Quiz

Answer: Tree

Growing up to 200 feet high and 9-11 feet around, the kapok tree is called the giant of the Amazon Rainforest. Many parts of the tree, including bark, seeds, and leaves, are used to treat illnesses, such as fever, asthma, and dysentery.

Answer: Orchid

There are approximately 110 species in the orchid family. The tiger orchid, shown in the picture, is the largest orchid in the world; it blooms once every 2-4 years, but can remain in bloom approximately two months.

Answer: Brazil Nut

One of the largest trees in the Amazon, the Brazil nut tree may live for 500 years or more. The fruit, which may contain 8-24 seeds that are called Brazil nuts, is very hard and heavy. People are told to be careful while walking or driving under these trees!

Answer: Chocolate

Also called the cocoa bean, cacao is dried and processed into cocoa solids and cocoa butter, which are used for making chocolate. Spanish conquistadors under the command of Hernando Cortes found the Aztecs drinking chocolate, and introduced it to Europe.

Answer: Rubber Tree

Collecting the latex from rubber trees is called rubber tapping. The most important product made from latex is probably natural rubber, which is used in the manufacturing of many items, such as mattresses, gloves, swim caps, and balloons.

Answer: Banana

Bananas develop from the banana heart in a hanging cluster, also known as a bunch, which is made up of tiers called hands. Due to their high potassium content, bananas are considered to be slightly radioactive! But don't worry, the tiny level of radioactivity in bananas won't hurt you!

Answer: Pineapple

The crown that is cut off the top of the pineapple before eating may be used to grow more fruit in approximately two years. Pineapple is a tasty snack, and it is used in many ways; for example, it is a fine garnish for ham, yummy in fruit salad, and a delicious topping for pizza.

Answer: Trumpet

The trumpet tree is believed to be able to cure many afflictions, from a sore throat to warts to asthma. Modern scientists have found evidence that it might also be used to treat diabetes and high blood pressure.

Answer: Mosquito

Because the cinchona tree was the only source of quinine, the countries of the Amazon Rainforest effectively banned the exporting of saplings and seeds in the past. Today, however, quinine is not considered to be the best medicine to combat malaria but is used when artemisinins are not available. It has also been found to be effective in the treatment of lupus and arthritis.

Answer: Caffeine

Guaranį seeds are shelled, washed, dried, and ground into a fine powder, which is used in South American soft drinks and energy drinks, such as Red Bull. It is also found in herbal teas, and made into capsules. In the United States it is "generally recognized as safe" by the FDA.