Rain Forest Encyclopedia part 1

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What is the forest floor?

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The forest floor is the bottom layer of the rain forest where soil is found and many animals live.

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What is the canopy?

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The canopy is the layer of the rain forest formed by the tops of tall trees, where many birds and insects live.

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What is the emergent layer?

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The emergent layer is the top layer of the rain forest where the tallest trees grow above the canopy.

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What is the understory?

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The understory is the layer below the canopy, where smaller trees and plants grow, and it is darker.

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How many layers are there in a rain forest?

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There are 4 layers in a rain forest: emergent, canopy, understory, and forest floor.

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What animals live on the forest floor?

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Animals like snakes, insects, and small mammals live on the forest floor.

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What is the main characteristic of the emergent layer?

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The emergent layer has the tallest trees that reach above the other layers.

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Why is the canopy important?

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The canopy provides shelter and food for many animals and helps protect the layers below.

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What types of plants grow in the understory?

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The understory has smaller trees, shrubs, and young plants that can grow in low light.

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What is the role of the forest floor in the ecosystem?

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The forest floor recycles nutrients and provides habitat for many organisms.