Rainforest Quiz

What is the rainforest compared to in the passage?

• A gigantic, colorful umbrella of green

• A small, dark cave

• A dry, sandy desert

• A snowy mountain

How many layers does the rainforest have?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which layer of the rainforest is the tallest?

• The canopy layer

• The emergent layer

• The understory layer

• The forest floor

Which animals are mentioned as living in the emergent layer?

• Monkeys, frogs, and sloths

• Jaguars, leopards, and insects

• Eagles, bats, and butterflies

• Elephants and tigers

What is the lowest layer of the rainforest called?

• The canopy layer

• The emergent layer

• The understory layer

• The forest floor

Which layer is described as the darkest and coolest part of the rainforest?

• The canopy layer

• The emergent layer

• The understory layer

• The forest floor

What kind of trees are found in the canopy layer?

• Short, bushy trees

• Umbrella-like trees

• Palm trees

• Pine trees