Exploring Rainforests

What do rainforests have a lot of?

• Snow and ice

• Deserts and sand

• Mountains and valleys

• Trees and rain

Where are warm rainforests found?

• Near the poles

• In the desert

• Close to the middle of the Earth

• On top of mountains

What is the climate like in the tropics?

• Very cold

• Dry and arid

• Warm almost all the time

• Freezing with lots of snow

What kind of trees are at the top layer of the cooler rainforests?

• Banana trees

• Conifers

• Palm trees

• Mango trees

Which animals are adapted to live in the cooler rainforests?

• Parrots and monkeys

• Bears and elk

• Camels and lizards

• Penguins and polar bears

What helps big cats like jaguars and tigers blend into the rainforest?

• Their speed

• Their loud roars

• Their ability to fly

• Their patterns on their coats

Why do some animals in the rainforest never go down to the ground?

• It's too cold on the ground

• Everything they need is at the top

• There are no trees on the ground

• They can't climb

What kind of weather do rainforests get more than any other place on Earth?

• Snow

• Rain

• Wind

• Sunshine

What do the needles on the trees in cooler rainforests help with?

• Creating more shade

• Attracting animals

• Saving energy during cold winters

• Producing fruit

What are the layers in the rainforest mentioned for?

• Different animals and plants living in each layer

• The ages of the trees

• Levels of the ocean

• Different types of rocks