Rainforest Layers
The lowest layer of the rainforest where little sunlight reaches.
the forest floor
Tropical rainforests receive more than _______ amount of rainfall yearly
60-260 inch per year
Plants that grow on other plants without harming them are
epiphytes
This plant type is the main fuel for savannah fires.
grass
Animals like zebras and antelopes follow fresh grass growth after this event.
Wild Fire
This layer contains young trees and shrubs competing for light.
the understory
Rainforests are located near this imaginary line
the equator
Some rainforest animals, like sloths, move very slowly to avoid being seen. This strategy is known as ___.
camouflage/cryptic behavior
Savannah fires are usually described as low ___ and high ___.
low intensity and high frequency
This layer forms a continuous roof of leaves.
the canopy
Because of heavy rain, rainforest soils are mostly
nutrient-poor/leached
Many rainforest animals glide or swing because of this forest feature.
the dense canopy
The season when most savannah fires occur is?
the dry season
Tall trees such as kapok trees rise above the canopy to form this layer.
the emergent layer
Warm temperature and moisture make decomposition in rainforests very ___.
rapid
Trees in rainforests have these roots to support their tall, thin trunks.
buttress roots
Fires help prevent savannahs from turning into what type of ecosystem?
forest/woodland
Vines that climb from the forest floor to the canopy are called this.
lianas
These organisms are key for nutrient recycling in rainforest soil.
decomposers (fungi, bacteria)
Why is level of biodiversity in tropical rainforests is the highest among all the other biome.
The stable climate, with warm temperatures and high rainfall throughout the year, provides ideal conditions for many species of plants and animals to thrive
This term describes the amount of dry plant material available to burn in a fire.
fuel load
Fire in savannahs increases biodiversity by reducing this competition between plants.
light/space