Rainforest Ecosystem Knowledge Assessment

The video provides an overview of rainforests, highlighting their importance to the Earth's ecosystem. It explains the two types of rainforests, temperate and tropical, and describes the four layers within rainforests. The video also introduces unique animals like spider monkeys, toucans, and poison dart frogs. It discusses the impact of humans on rainforests and their global significance, including the products and benefits they provide. The video concludes with a review of key points.

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by rainforests?

• Exactly 50%

• More than 20%

• About 10%

• Less than 3%

Which type of rainforest is found closer to the equator?

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Boreal

• Deciduous

Which layer of the rainforest is like a roof to the rest of the forest?

• Forest Floor

• Understory

• Canopy

• Emergent

Which layer of the rainforest receives the least amount of sunlight?

• Understory

• Forest Floor

• Canopy

• Emergent

What do spider monkeys primarily eat?

• Insects

• Small mammals

• Leaves

• Fruit and seeds

What is a unique feature of toucans?

• They have large vibrant beaks

• They have sharp claws

• They are nocturnal

• They live underground

What is a significant threat to indigenous groups in rainforests?

• Lack of food

• Predatory animals

• Climate change

• Diseases like smallpox and measles

Which of the following is NOT a product derived from rainforests?

• Pineapples

• Coffee

• Vanilla

• Wheat

How do rainforests help in regulating the Earth's temperature?

• By producing rain

• By reflecting sunlight

• By storing carbon dioxide

• By absorbing heat

Which rainforest produces over 20% of the Earth's oxygen?

• Southeast Asian Rainforest

• Congo Rainforest

• Amazon Rainforest

• Daintree Rainforest