Tropical rain forests are estimated to contain up to ____ of the earth's land plants and animal species and ____ percent of the world's land surface.

A. one-half;two
B. one-fourth; four
C. one-third; six
D. two-thirds; eight
E. three-fourths; ten


Answer: A

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