The Rainforest

What is the typical climate of a rainforest?

• Hot and dry

• Cold and wet

• Hot and wet

• Cold and dry

Which of these is NOT one of the layers of the rainforest?

• Emergent layer

• Canopy

• Desert layer

• Understory

Why does the rainforest have high humidity?

• It rains a lot, and the heat causes water to evaporate

• The trees produce water

• The ground absorbs all the rain

• The rainforest is close to the ocean

What is the top layer of the rainforest called?

• Canopy

• Emergent layer

• Understory

• Forest floor

Which layer of the rainforest gets the most sunlight?

• Understory

• Canopy

• Emergent layer

• Forest floor

What is the average temperature in a tropical rainforest?

• -10°C to 0°C

• 20°C to 30°C

• 10°C to 20°C

• 40°C to 50°C

Which layer of the rainforest has the largest variety of animals?

• Emergent layer

• Canopy

• Understory

• Forest floor

How much rainfall do rainforests typically receive each year?

• 0-500 mm

• 500-1,000 mm

• 1,000-2,000 mm

• 2,000-10,000 mm

Why is the canopy an important layer of the rainforest?

• It provides shelter for many animals and plants

• It is the coldest part of the rainforest

• It prevents rain from falling to the ground

• It is where most tree roots are found

Which animal is commonly associated with the rainforest ecosystem?

• Jaguar

• Desert fox

• Penguin

• Polar bear