Tropical Rainforest Ecosystem Concepts

Where are most rainforests located?

• Near the North and South Poles

• In the temperate zones

• Close to the equator

• In desert regions

What is the typical climate of a tropical rainforest?

• Cold and dry

• Hot and humid

• Mild and windy

• Cool and rainy

Why do most trees in tropical rainforests have smooth, thin bark?

• To protect them from cold temperatures

• To help them hold onto moisture

• Because there is no need to hold onto moisture

• To attract more sunlight

Which layer of a tropical rainforest receives the most sunlight?

• The Forest Floor

• The Understorey

• The Canopy

• The Emergent layer

Which rainforest layer is home to 90% of the plants and animals?

• Forest Floor

• Understorey

• Canopy

• Emergent