The Rainforest Reading Comprehension Checkpoint

What is the climate like in a rainforest?

• Warm and humid all year long

• Cold and dry

• Hot and dry

• Cold and humid

Which layer of the rainforest is home to mature trees and branches?

• Canopy

• Understory

• Forest floor

• Emergent layer

What is one of the main reasons rainforests are important to Earth?

• They produce a majority of Earth's oxygen supply

• They are the largest source of fresh water

• They are the only habitat for polar bears

• They are the main source of Earth's minerals

Which of the following animals is NOT mentioned as living in the rainforest?

• Polar bears

• Monkeys

• Tree frogs

• Jaguars

What can be found on the forest floor of the rainforest?

• Shrubs, vines, leaf clutter, and large predators

• Only large trees

• Only small insects

• Only birds and reptiles