Humanities (Rainforests)

Why have rainforests been given this name?

• Because they are tropical

• Because the trees are big and tall

• Because they get a lot of rain

• Because they are very green and warm

Which is the top layer or highest layer of the rainforest?

• Canopy layer

• Emergent layer

• Understory layer

• Forest layer

Which layer can you find animals like gorillas, elephant and snakes?

• Canopy layer

• Forest Layer

• Emergent layer

• Understory

Which is the lowest, bottom layer where it is dark and humid?

• Understory

• The Canopy layer

• The forest floor

• The emergent layer

In which layer are the branches and leaves of the trees so close together that they form an umbrella?

• The canopy layer

• The understory

• The forest floor

• The emergent layer

Animals such as toucans, sloths and howler monkeys live here

• Emergent

• Canopy

• Understory

• Fourth Floor

Only a few animals live here such as bats, birds and butterflies

• Emergent

• Canopy

• Understory

• Forest Floor

The smaller animals live here, such as slugs, scorpions and worms

• Emergent

• Canopy

• Understory

• Forest floor

Home to animals such as jaguars, gorillas, elephants and snakes

• Emergent

• Canopy

• Understory

• Forest floor

Why is it important that we protect our rainforests?

• They give us 200cm of rain to drink

• They give us things to eat and use

• They produce oxygen for us to breathe

• The plants give us medicine to keep us healthy