Tropical Rainforests

Name the three layers found in a tropical rainforest.

• emergent, tropical, under there

• emergent, canopy, undergrowth

• emerging, canape, understorey

What are the different layers?

X is the __________ layer, Y is the ____________ layer and Z is the _____________ layer.

What is the climate in a tropical rainforest like?

• Low temperature, High rainfall

• Low temperature, Low rainfall

• High Temperature, Low rainfall

• High temperature, High rainfall

Select the characteristics of an emergent tree. (You may select more than 1)

• Smooth trunk

• Tall

• Rough branches

• Straight

In the canopy layer, the thick woody vines that grow on the ground and twine up trees are called ___________.

In the canopy layer, the plants that grow on trees to receive more sunlight are called _________________.

What are the roots in a tropical rainforest like? (select more than 1 option)

• Large roots

• Long roots

• Shallow roots

Draw what the leaves in a tropical rainforest look like