Most Beautiful Roof Chapter 1 Flashcard

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What is Meg Loehmann's job?

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Rainforest scientist.

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What has made it easier for scientists to explore the rainforest canopy?

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Better technology.

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Who inspired Meg Loehmann when she was 10 years old?

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Both Rachel Carson and Harriet Tubman.

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What is the canopy of the rainforest?

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The top layer of the rainforest.

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What is Meg Loehmann's specialty?

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Rainforest canopy.

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What is a rainforest?

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A dense forest found in tropical areas with high rainfall.

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What are the layers of a rainforest?

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Forest floor, understory, canopy, and emergent layer.

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Why are rainforests important?

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They provide habitat for wildlife, produce oxygen, and help regulate the climate.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What role do trees play in the rainforest?

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They provide shelter, food, and oxygen, and help maintain the ecosystem.