Terrestrial Biomes Part 2 Savanna and Rain Forest

What is the yearly rainfall for a tropical rainforest biome?

• 0 cm to 25 cm

  per year

• 25 cm to 50 cm

  per year

• more than 50 cm

  per year

• None are correct

Where are tropical rainforests located?

• Near the equator

• Near the north pole and south pole

• Near the oceans

• In the middle latitudes

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

In a dense forest ecosystem, what is the tallest parts of the forest called? It is where the treetops get direct sunlight?

• Emergent layer

• Canopy layer

• Understory layer

• Forest floor

In a dense forest ecosystem, what is the part of the forest at ground level?

• Emergent layer

• Canopy layer

• Understory layer

• Forest floor

What is the area high off the ground where the leaves and branches of the trees are densely clustered together?

• Emergent layer

• Canopy layer

• Understory layer

• Forest floor

Which is true about most animals that live in the tropical rainforest?

• They are adapted to live in trees

• They are adapted to run very fast.

• They are adapted to eat only plants.

• They are adapted to move slowly.

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NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which is true about the camouflage of most reptiles, amphibians, and insects in a tropical rainforest?

• They are green in color like most of the leaves around them.

• They are brightly colored reds and yellows.

• They are shaped like tree branches.

• They are striped or checkered patterns.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Why do trees in the rainforest grow to be very, very tall and big?

Select all that are true.

• There is rain all year.

• The sun is always direct.

• It is very warm all year.

• The soil's nutrients are constantly replaced by decaying leaves.

• No animals eat the leaves or stems on the trees.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which best describes the climate of the tropical rainforest?

• There are no seasons. It is hot all year.

• There is a cold winter and a very hot summer.

• There is a cold winter and a warm summer

• There is a warm winter and a very hot winter.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-6

Where are tropical rainforests located?

Check all that apply.

• Brazil

• Vietnam

• Congo

• Indonesia

• Florida