Layers of the rainforest Y3-4 Humanities

Hotspot

Where is the Tropical Rainforest Biome?

Multiple Choice

Why are rainforests considered important for the environment?

• They provide habitats for many species

• They help regulate the Earth's climate

• They are sources of fresh water

• All of the above

Open Ended

Why do you think the plants in a rainforest are all different?

Multiple Select

Which of the following animals can be found in the Canopy Layer of the rainforest?

• Tree frogs

• Bats

• Butterflies

• Snakes

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the climate in the Understory Layer?

• Very warm and very humid

• Cold and windy

• Lots of rain and sunlight

• Dry and cool

Fill in the Blanks

Trees in the

layer rarely grow taller than 4m.

Multiple Choice

Which layer of the rainforest receives the most sunlight?

• Emergent Layer

• Canopy Layer

• Understory Layer

• Forest Floor

Open Ended

Name two animals that can be found living on the forest floor of the rainforest.

Hotspot

Where is the emergent layer?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of the forest floor layer of the rainforest?

• It is very dark and almost no sunlight reaches this area.

• It is the highest layer and receives the most sunlight.

• It is home to many birds and insects.

• It is very windy and cold.

Multiple Select

Select all statements that are true about the layers of the rainforest:

• The emergent layer is the highest layer.

• Very few plants grow on the forest floor.

• The canopy layer is the darkest layer.

• Leaves decompose quickly on the forest floor.

Fill in the Blanks

What are the four layers of a rainforest? Fill in the blanks: Emergent layer,

, Understory layer, Forest floor.

Open Ended

What would you like to know about rainforests or their layers?

Open Ended

What is one thing you learned about the layers of the rainforest today?