Rainforest Quiz

What is a rainforest?

• A desert

• A forest with lots of rain

• A snowy place

• A mountain range

Which of the following is NOT a layer of a rainforest?

• Canopy

• Understory

• Desert

• Forest floor

What percentage of Earth's species are estimated to live in rainforests?

• About 5%

• About 20%

• About 50%

• About 80%

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Which continent has the largest rainforest in the world?

• North America

• Europe

• Africa

• South America

Which of the following animals is commonly found in the rainforest?

• Polar bears

• Penguins

• Jaguars

• Kangaroos

Which layer of the rainforest receives the most sunlight?

• Canopy

• Understory

• Forest floor

• Emergent layer

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What is the primary reason why rainforests are important to our planet?

• They are a source of valuable minerals.

• They help maintain the Earth's oxygen levels.

• They are a great place for skiing and snowboarding.

• They are excellent locations for building cities.

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What can people do to help protect rainforests?

• Cut down more trees for wood products.

• Use plastic instead of recyclable materials.

• Reduce, reuse, and recycle.

• Drive more cars to increase pollution.

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Which rainforest is known as the 'Lungs of the Earth'?

• Congo

• Borneo

• Amazon

• Sahara

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What is the main threat to rainforests today?

• Pollution

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

• Climate change

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