Importance of Rainforests

Why are rainforests important for the Earth?

• They have many animals

• They produce oxygen

• They are very tall

• They keep everything dry

What part of the rainforest is the tallest?

• Forest floor

• Understorey

• Canopy

• Emergent layer

What is a major danger to rainforests?

• New animals coming in

• Deforestation

• More rainfall

• More trees growing

Which animal is commonly found in rainforests?

• Fox

• Elephant

• Jaguar

• Frog

What kind of weather is typical in rainforests?

• Cold and wet

• Hot and sticky

• Cool and breezy

• Warm and dry

What does biodiversity mean?

What is one good thing rainforests do for the environment?

• Provide timber for building

• Help clean the air

• Create deserts

• Block sunlight

What activity often harms rainforests?

• Hiking

• Planting trees

• Logging

• Birdwatching

What happens when trees are cut down in rainforests?

• More animals come

• It helps the oceans

• It can lead to climate change

• It creates more forests

Which rainforest is the largest in South America?

• Congo Rainforest

• Amazon Rainforest

• Nambwa Rainforest

• Black Forest