Rainforest Ecosystem Knowledge Assessment

Rainforest Ecosystem Knowledge Assessment

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

4th - 5th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Miss Lisa introduces a social studies lesson on tropical rainforests, emphasizing their importance as they cover only 7% of Earth's surface but house over 50% of plant and animal species. Rainforests are crucial for oxygen production and carbon dioxide absorption. The video explains the rainforest's climate, with temperatures never dropping below 25°C and annual rainfall between 2 to 9 meters. It describes the three layers: canopy, understory, and forest floor, each with unique characteristics. The video highlights threats like logging, mining, and farming, which endanger rainforests and their resources, including potential medicinal plants. The lesson concludes with a call to action to protect these vital ecosystems.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are rainforests often referred to as the 'lungs of the planet'?

They provide a significant amount of the world's oxygen.

They cover the majority of the Earth's surface.

They are home to the largest animals on Earth.

They produce a large amount of carbon dioxide.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the typical temperature range in a tropical rainforest?

Above 40 degrees Celsius

Never below 25 degrees Celsius

15 to 20 degrees Celsius

Below 10 degrees Celsius

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much rainfall can a tropical rainforest receive in a year?

More than 10 meters

Less than 1 meter

1 to 2 meters

2 to 9 meters

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the top layer of the rainforest called?

Emergent Layer

Forest Floor

Canopy

Understory

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which layer of the rainforest is home to the majority of its wildlife?

Forest Floor

Canopy

Emergent Layer

Understory

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a characteristic of the forest floor in a rainforest?

Rich in nutrients

Poor soil quality

High sunlight exposure

Dry and arid

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one major threat to rainforests?

Increased rainfall

Logging and mining

Natural fires

Overpopulation of animals

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