Rainforest Habitat

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Where do poison dart frogs live?

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Poison dart frogs live in the rainforests of Central and South America.

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What happens when a beam of sunlight enters the rainforest?

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It lights up the brightly colored wings of a macaw and other creatures as the rainforest wakes up.

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Why do trees in the rainforest grow very tall?

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They grow tall to compete with other plants for sunlight.

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What is the canopy in a rainforest?

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The canopy is the layer where the leaves and branches of trees touch or are connected by vines, and most animals live there.

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What are the four layers of the rainforest?

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The four layers are the emergent layer, canopy, understory, and forest floor.

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Where is the Amazon rainforest located?

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The Amazon rainforest is mostly in Brazil but also spans several other South American countries.

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What is a temperate rainforest?

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A temperate rainforest is a cooler rainforest, like the Hoh Rainforest in Olympic National Park, that still receives a lot of rain.

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What are lianas?

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Lianas are thick, woody vines that grow up trees and form a network over the forest.

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What is transpiration in the context of rainforests?

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Transpiration is the process where trees and plants release water into the atmosphere, contributing to rainfall.

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How do rainforests help stabilize the climate?

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Rainforests stabilize the climate by making rain and absorbing carbon dioxide.