2° Social & Arts Exam B3P2

What is another term used to describe a rainforest?

• • Savanna

• • Desert

• • Jungle

• Tundra

Where are rainforests typically found?

• • Near the poles

• • In desert regions

• • Close to the equator

• In mountainous areas

Which layer of the rainforest is closest to the ground?

• • Canopy Layer

• • Emergent Layer

• • Understory Layer

• Forest Floor

What is characteristic of the Understory Layer?

• • It is where the thickest foliage is found

• • It protects the forest floor from too much light

• • It is very sunny and contains the tallest trees

• It is completely dark and contains no plants

Which layer of the rainforest has the thickest foliage?

• • Forest Floor

• • Understory Layer

• • Canopy Layer

• Emergent Layer

What are emergent trees?

• • Trees that live in darkness close to the ground

• • Trees that protect the forest floor from light

• • The tallest trees that rise above the canopy layer

• Trees that grow only in the forest floor layer

What are some threats to rainforest life forms mentioned in the text?

• • Pollution and climate change

• • War and deforestation

• • Overpopulation and urbanization

• Agriculture and hunting

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Forest Floor

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(b) Understory Layer.

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(c) Canopy Layer

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(d) Emergent Layer

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Draw the rainforest layers

What is a key issue in today’s world according to the text?

• • Climate change

• • Human life changing the world we live in

• • Technological advancements

• Wildlife conservation