Rainforest Ecosystem and Layers

The video explores the significance of rainforests, focusing on tropical rainforests. It describes their layers, biodiversity, and ecological importance. The video highlights the emergent, canopy, understory, and forest floor layers, detailing the unique flora and fauna in each. It emphasizes rainforests' role in producing oxygen, providing medicines, and supporting diverse ecosystems. The video concludes with a call to action to protect these vital ecosystems.

What are the two main types of rainforests?

• Temperate and Arctic

• Tropical and Temperate

• Desert and Tropical

• Equatorial and Polar

Which of the following animals is commonly found in tropical rainforests?

• Penguin

• Harpy Eagle

• Kangaroo

• Polar Bear

What is the highest layer of a rainforest called?

• Forest Floor

• Canopy Layer

• Understory Layer

• Emergent Layer

Which tree is known to live up to 1,000 years in the emergent layer?

• Maple Tree

• Brazil Nut Tree

• Oak Tree

• Pine Tree

What percentage of plant species in the rainforest can be found in the canopy layer?

• 25%

• 75%

• 100%

• 50%

How do canopy plants typically disperse their seeds?

• By fire

• Encased in fruit

• By water

• By wind

Which layer of the rainforest is known for its dark and humid environment?

• Understory Layer

• Canopy Layer

• Emergent Layer

• Forest Floor

What role do gorillas play in the rainforest ecosystem?

• Decomposers

• Seed Dispersers

• Predators

• Pollinators

What is the primary function of decomposers on the forest floor?

• To produce oxygen

• To break down organic matter

• To absorb sunlight

• To provide shade

What percentage of global oxygen is produced by rainforests?

• 10-20%

• 70-80%

• 30-40%

• 50-60%