Amazon Rainforest Quiz

What is the average temperature in the Amazon rainforest?

• 79°F

• 37°F

• 60°F

• 150°F

How much rainfall does the Amazon receive annually?

• 37 inches

• 60 inches

• 10 inches

• Over 80 inches

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Why is the Amazon considered a perfect place for plants to grow?

• Because of the cold climate and low rainfall

• Because of the tropical climate and the huge amount of rainfall

• Because of the frequent wildfires

• Because of the high altitude and dry air

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What is a characteristic of the Amazon rainforest mentioned in the text?

• The floor of the rainforest is very sunny

• Trees are short and sparse

• Vines twist and hang from the branches

• There is a lot of open space on the forest floor

How much sunlight reaches the floor of the Amazon rainforest?

• A moderate amount

• A huge amount

• No sunlight at all

• Very little

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

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How many different layers are there in every rain forest, including the Amazon?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which layer of the rain forest is home to the tallest trees?

• Canopy

• Understory

• Forest floor

• Emergent

What is the name of the layer that is just above the forest floor in the rain forest?

• Canopy

• Understory

• Emergent

• Sub-canopy

What is the tallest layer in the rainforest called?

• Canopy layer

• Emergent layer

• Understory layer

• Forest floor layer

How tall can the trees in the emergent layer of the rainforest grow?

• Up to 50 feet tall

• Up to 100 feet tall

• Up to 200 feet tall

• Up to 300 feet tall