The Congo Rainforest

How many rainforests are in Africa?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Animals that only live in the African rainforests include

• monkeys.

• jaguars.

• gorillas.

• parrots.

Rainforest regions require a combination of higher temperatures and more ___ to grow.

• plants

• precipitation

• animals

• oxygen

Which statement about rainforest growth is true?

• There are some small rainforest trees that can float above the ground.

• Almost all rainforest trees are extremely tall.

• Rainforest plants cover 80% of Africa.

• There are some rainforest plants that can grow without touching the ground.

Animals that eat only plants are called

• carnivores.

• omnivores.

• herbivores.

Rainforest soil

• is very fertile.

• has more erosion than soil in most places.

• is not that good for farming.

• cannot be used for growing crops.

Which of these is closest to the average temperature in the rainforest?

• 60 degrees F

• 80 degrees F

• 100 degrees F

In which month does the rainforest usually get the most rain?

• March

• April

• June

• August

• October

Why do logging companies cut down rainforest trees?

• People want to buy the wood.

• They are trying to clear the land to make it more modern.

• Clearing the trees pushes dangerous wildlife farther from people.

Logging companies build ___ which make it easier for other people to enter the rainforest and cause more damage.

• tree farms

• research centers

• roads

• towns