Deforestation
The Layers (1)
The Layers (2)
Animals
Conservation
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Why is deforestation harmful?
It is harmful because animals lose their homes. It can cause flooding and burning warms temperature
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What is the tallest layer of the rainforest?
The emergent layer
100
What layer is below the canopy and is much shadier?
The understory
100
Why is it important to conserve the rainforest?
It is important to conserve the rainforest because it is home to half of the world's plants and animals which provide us with many resources.
200
What is deforestation?
Deforestation is the cutting down of trees for timber and human resources.
200
In the emergent layer, trees can grow to be __ to __ feet tall.
100 to 250
200
The understory tends to be __ and __.
Hot and humid
200
What types of products can we get from the rainforest?
We get foods and medicines from the rainforest
200
What can we do to help conserve the rainforest?
We can conserve the rainforest by replanting trees to replace the loss, recycle, and spread our knowledge of preserving the rainforest.
300
What is the largest rainforest?
Amazon
300
Which layer is thriving with life?
The canopy
300
What is the bottom layer of the rainforest?
Forest floor
300
What percentage of rainforest plants have scientists been able to study?
Scientist have only been able to study 1% of plants.
300
What does it mean when a species of animal is endangered?
Endangered means it is at risk of becoming extinct
400
What is extremely important about rainforest plants?
Rainforest plants are used as medicines to help fight deadly diseases.
400
What percentage of animals live in the canopy?
90%
400
What does the forest floor receive the least amount of?
Water and sunlight
400
Where are all tropical rainforest located and what is special about the climate?
All tropical rainforest are located near the equator. The climate is warm and humid. It rains a lot!
400
What is the main reason for animal endangerment?
The main reason for endangerment is because of habitat loss from deforestation.
500
What are scientists worried about with the rainforest plants?
Scientist worry that deforestation might cause extinction
500
What do the leaves in the canopy do for the rest of the rainforest?
The leaves from a covering over the rest of the forest.
500
Rainforests cover what percentage of the world's land surface?
7%
500
Name one animal from each layer of the rainforest
Answers may vary
500
What does it mean when an animal has an adaptation?
Adaptations are the special traits and kills an animal or plant has to allow it to live and survive in its habitat.
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