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Which layer of the rainforest hosts the majority of the plant and animal life?
Which layer of the rainforest hosts the majority of the plant and animal life?
- Canopy (correct)
- Understory
- Forest Floor
- Emergent Layer
The forest floor is the driest layer of the rainforest.
The forest floor is the driest layer of the rainforest.
False (B)
What type of plants thrive in the understory layer of the rainforest?
What type of plants thrive in the understory layer of the rainforest?
Plants that need little sunlight
The ___________________ is characterized by high rainfall and high temperatures.
The ___________________ is characterized by high rainfall and high temperatures.
Match the rainforest layers with their characteristics:
Match the rainforest layers with their characteristics:
Flashcards
What is a habitat?
What is a habitat?
A place where a living thing gets the food, water, and shelter it needs to survive and grow.
What is the rainforest canopy?
What is the rainforest canopy?
A tall, thick layer of trees in a rainforest that gets a lot of sunlight.
What is the rainforest understory?
What is the rainforest understory?
A shady layer of plants in a rainforest, where plants need little sunlight.
What is the emergent layer of a rainforest?
What is the emergent layer of a rainforest?
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What is the rainforest forest floor?
What is the rainforest forest floor?
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Study Notes
Habitats
- A habitat is a place where a living thing finds food, water, and shelter to live and grow.
Rainforest Habitats
- Rainforest habitats are characterized by high rainfall and high temperatures.
- The soil in rainforests is nutrient-poor.
- Rainforests have a wide variety of plants and animals.
- Tall trees in the rainforest receive a lot of sunlight.
- Plants that need less sunlight grow in the shaded areas of the forest floor.
Layers of the Rainforest
Canopy
- Many plants and animals live in the rainforest canopy.
- The canopy gets abundant sunlight.
- The canopy is filled with flowers and fruits.
- Many animals live in the treetops.
Understory
- The understory is a shady layer of the rainforest.
- Plants that need little sunlight thrive in the understory.
- Birds, small animals, and reptiles, like lizards and snakes, also live in the understory.
Rainforest Layer Structure
- Emergent Layer: The tallest trees in the rainforest form this layer.
- Canopy Layer: The thickest layer that has most of the rainforest's plants and animals.
- Understory Layer: This is where the young herbs, shrubs, and bushes grow.
- Forest Floor: The lowest layer of the forest, which is dark and humid. Insects and other large animals live there.
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