Why are rainforests so rainy?

What is a key characteristic of rainforests?

• They are always underwater.

• They receive very little rainfall.

• They are among the rainiest places on Earth.

• They are mostly dry and arid.

How do trees in a rainforest contribute to the amount of rain it receives?

• They absorb sunlight, which makes the air cooler.

• They release water vapor into the air, which forms clouds.

• They block the wind, causing rain to fall more heavily.

• They store all the rainwater in their trunks.

What happens to a rainforest area when many trees are cut down?

• It becomes even rainier due to more open space.

• It becomes drier and harder for trees to survive.

• It quickly grows back into a new rainforest.

• It attracts more animals to the area.

Which statement best describes how rainforests recycle rain?

• Rain falls, is absorbed by tree roots, released as water vapor, forms clouds, and then falls as rain again.

• Rain falls into rivers, evaporates, forms clouds, and then falls as rain again.

• Rain falls, is stored in underground reservoirs, and then pumped back into the air.

• Rain falls, is collected by animals, and then released back into the environment.