What is a Rainforest?
What kind of climate does a rainforest have?
Tropical and humid
What is the top layer of the rainforest called?
What type of animal eats only plants?
a herbivore
What is a tribe?
A group of people with shared customs and traditions
What is deforestation and how does it affect the rainforest?
What does the word ecosystem mean?
A community of living things and their environment.
Which layer receives the least sunlight?
the forest floor
What does it mean if an animal is nocturnal?
What does sustainability mean?
What is reforestation, and why is it important?
planting trees where forests were cut down to help restore the ecosystem
which layer is home to the most animals?
Name one rainforest predator and one prey.
a jaguar (predator) and a sloth or frog (prey)
Name one major threat to rainforest animals and one way to help protect them.
poaching or habitat loss as a threat, and conservation or protecting habitats as help
Which two continents have tropical rainforests?
South America and Asia
what does the word biodiversity mean?
the variety of plants and animals in an area
How does camouflage help rainforest animals?
It helps them hide from predators / sneak up on prey?
How do rainforest tribes use plants and animals?
for food, shelter, medicine, and tools
How does sustainability mean when talking about rainforest resources?
using resources wisely so they are not used up and can be available for the future
Why are rainforests important to people around the world? (3)
Rainforests produce oxygen, regulate climate, and are home to many species.
How do animals adapt to life in the understory layer?
Animals have dark colors, are quiet, and are able to move in low light
Which layer would you most likely find a toucan in?
the canopy
How is life in a rainforest tribe different from city life?
People live off land, no electricity, strong connection to nature, etc.
How do scientists and students both play a role in saving the rainforest?
scientists research and protect species, while students can raise awareness and make eco-friendly choices