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What is the climate like in tropical rainforests?

Hot and wet all year (correct)
Hot and dry all year
Cold and wet all year
Cold and dry all year

What is the ground layer of tropical rainforests like?

Moderately lit and humid with rapid decomposition
Sparse and arid with slow decomposition
Well-lit and dry with slow decomposition
Very dark and steamy with rapid decomposition (correct)

What is the under canopy layer of the rainforest primarily composed of?

Shrubs and smaller plants
Young trees competing for sunlight (correct)
Tall and straight trees with few branches
Epiphytes and Lianas

What are Lianas in the rainforest?

<p>Creepers rooted to the ground with leaves and flowers in the canopy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main canopy layer of the rainforest home to?

<p>Birds and acts as an umbrella shading the layers below (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Tropical Rainforest Climate

Tropical rainforests experience consistently hot temperatures and high humidity throughout the year.

Tropical Rainforest Ground Layer

The ground layer of tropical rainforests is characterized by darkness due to the dense canopy overhead and high humidity caused by the rapid decomposition of organic matter.

Tropical Rainforest Understory

The understory of tropical rainforests is dominated by young trees constantly striving for sunlight, creating a competitive environment.

What are Lianas?

Lianas are woody vines that root in the rainforest floor but climb towards the canopy, extending their leaves and flowers into the sunlit upper layer.

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Tropical Rainforest Canopy

The main canopy layer of a tropical rainforest serves as a dense umbrella, providing shade for lower layers and providing a habitat for diverse bird species.

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