Rainforest Exploration Quiz

How much rainfall do most rainforests receive annually?

• 50 to 100 inches

• 80 to 400 inches

• 100 to 200 inches

• 200 to 500 inches

What percentage of the world's animals and plants are found in rainforests?

• Almost all

• More than half

• About a third

• Less than a quarter

What materials cover the forest floor in rainforests?

• Sand and rocks

• Grass and flowers

• Mud and clay

• Leaves, fruits, and branches

Why do plants in the understory have large leaves?

• To provide shade

• To attract insects

• To catch sunlight

• To store water

Which animals are commonly found in the understory of rainforests?

• Giant anteaters and jaguars

• Monkeys and parrots

• Eagles and bats

• Butterflies and frogs

What is the canopy layer often referred to as?

• The brain of the rainforest

• The heart of the rainforest

• The lungs of the rainforest

• The soul of the rainforest

Which animals are typically found in the canopy layer?

• Butterflies and frogs

• Giant anteaters and jaguars

• Monkeys and parrots

• Eagles and bats

What is the emergent layer of the rainforest?

• The ground level

• The underwater layer

• The topmost layer

• The middle layer

Which animals are found in the emergent layer?

• Frogs and insects

• Eagles and butterflies

• Monkeys and parrots

• Giant anteaters and jaguars

Why are rainforests important for human health?

• They offer shelter

• They provide food

• They are sources of medicine

• They are tourist attractions