Layers of the Rainforest
What is the top of the rainforest called?
The emergent layer
Name one 3 common animals that live in the rainforest
Sloth, toucan, jaguar, monkey, or any other ones that are known
Do plants grow in rainforests? If so, what is most likely their colour?
Yes! and Green
Is the rainforest usually hot or cold?
Hot
On which continent is the Amazon Rainforest?
South America
Which layer has the most animals in it?
The canopy layer
Which colourful bird is known for its beak?
Toucan
Why do some rainforest plants have big leaves?
To catch more sunlight
Does it rain often in a rainforest?
Yes almost everyday
What large rainforest is found in Africa?
The Congo Rainforest
What is the name of the layer when it is dark and damp and very little sunlight reaches?
The forest floor
What adaptations help sloths survive in the rainforest?
Moving slowly. It helps them avoid being seen my predators or anything that harms them
What is a "drip tip" on a leaf for?
It lets water drip off quickly to stop and prevent mold
What word describes the air in the rainforest being full of moisture?
Humid
Are rainforests found near the equator, tropic of Capricorn, or tropic of Cancer?
Equator
The Canopy
Why do most rainforest animals live in the canopy layer?
It has lots of food and shelter
What is a "liana"?
A climbing plant or vine that grows up trees
Why is it always warm in tropic rainforests?
Because they are near the equator
Name 2 countries or continents with rainforests and the name of it but no the Amazon Rainforest
Congo Rainforest (Central Africa), Madagascar Rainforest (Madagascar, Arica) and other things
To support their heights and resist strong winds
How do poison dart frogs protect themselves from predators?
Their bright colours warn them that they are poisonous
Why do rainforest trees have shallow roots?
Because the nutrients are only in the top layer of the soil
How does constant rain affect the rainforest environment?
It helps plants grow but it can wash away soil (causing erosion)
Why do some countries protect their rainforests while others continue cutting them down?
(Include one reason for protecting and one reason for cutting them down)
Some countries protect rainforests to stop climate change, save wildlife, and support tourism. Others cut them down for money from farming, logging, or mining. It depends on their economy, laws, and how much they value the environment.