Jungle Layers Quiz

What is the top layer of the rainforest called?

• Canopy

• Soil

• Forest Floor

• Understory

Which layer of the rainforest is home to many birds and monkeys?

• Soil

• Bedrock

• Canopy

• Forest Floor

What is the main function of the canopy layer?

• Provide shade for lower layers

• Store water

• Grow underground

• Break down rocks

Which layer is described as a dim environment with shorter plants?

• Forest Floor

• Soil

• Understory

• Canopy

What type of plants are found in the understory?

• Bushes, vines, and small trees

• Cacti

• Tall trees

• Grass

Which layer is the darkest in the rainforest?

• Forest Floor

• Soil

• Understory

• Canopy

What covers the forest floor?

• Sand

• Leaf litter

• Rocks

• Grass

What is the role of decomposers in the forest floor?

• Decompose organic matter

• Provide shade

• Grow tall

• Store water

What is soil composed of?

• Only water

• Rock and mineral particles mixed with organic matter

• Only organic matter

• Only rocks

What lies beneath the soil in the rainforest?

• Sand

• Water

• More soil

• Bedrock