Rainforests Britannica Kids

Where are tropical rainforests found?

• Around the equator

• In the desert

• Around the poles

• On mountains

What is the world's largest rainforest?

• Amazon River basin

• Daintree Rainforest

• Congo Basin

• Sundarbans

How much of the Earth's total land surface do tropical rainforests cover?

• Exactly 10%

• More than 50%

• About 20%

• Less than 5%

What is the canopy in a rainforest?

• A river

• The forest floor

• A type of animal

• A layer of tall trees

What animals live in the canopy?

• Desert animals

• Penguins

• Fish

• Monkeys

What is the understory in a rainforest?

• A layer of small trees and plants

• The outer part of the forest

• The top layer of trees

• A type of bird

Why is the forest floor usually dark?

• There are no plants

• Because of pollution

• It is night all the time

• Because of the thick canopy

What helps to create a rich top layer of soil in rainforests?

• Sunlight

• Sand

• Bacteria, fungi, and insects

• Rocks

What is an important role of tropical rainforests in the water cycle?

• They produce saltwater

• They store and release rain

• They prevent rain

• They create deserts

Why are tropical rainforests called the 'lungs of the planet'?

• Because they are always expanding

• Because they are home to many animals

• Because they produce a lot of wind

• Because they produce much of the world's oxygen