Rainforest Layers and Types 35C

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What percentage of our oxygen is produced by the Amazon Rainforest?

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The Amazon Rainforest produces over 20% of our oxygen.

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What is an amphibian?

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An amphibian can live on land or water.

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What is the bottom layer of the rainforest called?

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The bottom layer of the rainforest is called the forest floor.

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What type of rainforest is the Amazon Rainforest?

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The Amazon Rainforest is a tropical rainforest.

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How many types of rainforests are there?

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There are two types of rainforests.

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What are the main layers of a rainforest?

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The main layers of a rainforest are the emergent layer, canopy layer, understory, and forest floor.

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What is the emergent layer?

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The emergent layer is the top layer of the rainforest where the tallest trees grow.

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What is the canopy layer?

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The canopy layer is the dense layer formed by the tops of trees, providing habitat for many animals.

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What is the understory layer?

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The understory layer is the layer below the canopy, consisting of smaller trees and plants.

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What is the forest floor?

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The forest floor is the bottom layer of the rainforest, covered with soil, decomposing leaves, and plants.