Tropical Rainforests

How much of Earth’s surface is covered by tropical rainforests?

• 5%

• 10%

• 25%

Which of the following are layers of the rainforest?

• Emergent

• Forest floor

• Canopy

• Understory

Which words describe the creatures in a tropical rainforests?

• Numerous

• Uniform

• Biodiverse

• Adapted

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Where are tropical rainforests located?

• Near the equator

• In the Pacific Ocean

• On every continent

Which rainforest layer receives the least sunlight?

• Understory

• Forest floor

• Canopy

The canopy contains most of the _____ in the rainforest.

• Fungi

• Animals

• Soil

Which adaptation would be most helpful in a tropical rainforest?

• White fur for camouflage

• Thick skin to trap heat

• Bright colors to warn predators

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

About what percentage of the world's plant and animals species exist in the rainforest?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

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NGSS.MS-LS2-5

Which rainforest layer has short bushes, trees, and ferns?

• Forest floor

• Understory

• Canopy

If the rainforests were to disappear, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere would ____.

• Increase

• Decrease

• Stay the same

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-4