Fast and Curious: Rainforest Vocabulary

What is the definition of a rainforest?

• A dry, desert-like area with little vegetation

• A dense forest with high rainfall, typically found in tropical areas

• A forest located in cold, mountain regions

• A forest with only trees that lose their leaves in the fall

Which of the following best defines the term "biodiversity"?

• The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat

• The study of ancient civilizations

• The process of photosynthesis in plants

• The movement of tectonic plates

What does the term "canopy" refer to in a rainforest?

• The forest floor where most animals live

• The upper layer of trees and branches in a forest

• The underground root system of trees

• The area where rivers and streams flow

Define the term "humid."

• Having a high level of moisture in the air

• Extremely dry and arid

• Cold and icy

• Windy and breezy

What is a "species"?

• A group of living things that naturally produce young with other members of the same group

• A single organism living in by itself

• A type of plant that grows in deserts

• A category of rocks and minerals

What does the word "rare" mean?

• Common and frequently found

• Uncommon and not often seen

• Large in size

• Very old

What is an "inference"?

• A direct observation

• A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning

• A type of scientific experiment

• A mathematical equation

Define the term "summarize."

• To give a detailed account of an event

• To briefly state the main points

• To argue against a point

• To list all possible outcomes

What does it mean to "thrive"?

• To struggle and barely survive

• To grow and develop well

• To remain unchanged

• To decrease in number

What is the meaning of "chronological"?

• Arranged in order of importance

• Arranged in the order of time

• Arranged alphabetically

• Arranged randomly