Exploring Rainforests and Their Ecosystems

Where are rainforests primarily located?

• Central America, Africa, and the Philippines

• Europe, Asia, and Australia

• North America, Antarctica, and the Arctic

• Middle East, India, and China

What is the typical temperature range in rainforests?

• 32-50 degrees

• 50-70 degrees

• 72-93 degrees

• 93-110 degrees

How much rainfall do rainforests receive annually?

• 20-50 inches

• 50-80 inches

• 80-430 inches

• 430-600 inches

Which layer of the rainforest is located between 100 and 130 feet above ground level?

• Understory

• Canopy

• Shrub layer

• Ground level

Which of the following plants are commonly found in the middle and top layers of the rainforest?

• Cacti

• Vines

• Pine trees

• Moss

How do some plants in the canopy obtain nutrients?

• From the soil

• From the air and water

• From other plants

• From animal waste

Which of the following animals is NOT typically found in rainforests?

• Sloths

• Penguins

• Toucans

• Monkeys

What is a common threat to rainforests?

• Overfishing

• Logging

• Urbanization

• Mining

What technique do subsistence farmers use to clear land in rainforests?

• Crop rotation

• Slash and burn

• Terracing

• Hydroponics

Which of the following is a reason scientists visit rainforests?

• To build resorts

• To study the diversity of life

• To mine for gold

• To hunt exotic animals