Rainforest Ecosystem Knowledge Assessment

1. What is a rainforest?

• • A forest with tall trees and high rainfall

• • A desert with very little rain

• • A grassland with moderate rain

• • A tundra with cold temperatures

1. Which layer of the rainforest is the tallest and receives the most sunlight?

• • Canopy

• • Emergent

• • Understory

• • Forest Floor

1. Why are rainforests important to the Earth's climate?

• • They increase global temperatures

• • They store carbon dioxide and produce oxygen

• • They decrease rainfall

• • They produce greenhouse gases

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1. Which of the following animals is commonly found in the rainforest canopy?

• • Polar bear

• • Toucan

• • Kangaroo

• • Penguin

1. What is one major threat to rainforests mentioned in the video?

• • Sustainable farming

• • Conservation efforts

• • Industrial development and deforestation

• • Natural tree growth

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1. How do rainforests contribute to biodiversity?

• 1. They only support large animals

• 1. They have very few species of plants and animals

• 1. They are home to a wide variety of plants and animals

• 1. They have no impact on biodiversity

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1. What percentage of the world's oxygen is produced by rainforests?

• 1. 30%

• 1. 40%

• 1. 10%

• 1. 20%

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1. Which of the following is a characteristic of the rainforest understory?

• 1. It is the driest part of the rainforest

• 1. It is the highest layer with the most sunlight

• 1. It is dark and has limited sunlight

• 1. It is covered in snow

1. What role do decomposers play in the rainforest ecosystem?

• 1. They break down dead plants and animals

• 1. They produce food for plants

• 1. They provide shelter for animals

• 1. They increase the amount of sunlight

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1. What can people do to help protect rainforests?

• 1. Use more plastic products

• 1. Support sustainable products and conservation efforts

• 1. Cut down more trees

• 1. Avoid recycling

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