Question

the tropical rainforest
rainforest series, part 1
by mikki sadil

1. in a rainforest, the tallest trees can grow...

a. almost 200 feet tall
b. more than 200 yards tall
c. over 270 feet tall
d. almost 250 feet tall

1. the forest floor tends to be very dark. why?
2. what is a biome?
3. most animals that live in the rainforest live in the...

a. emergent layer b. canopy
c. understory d. forest floor

1. read the following sentence from the article and choose the best definition for the underlined word.

in most rainforests, the temperature ranges from 70 to 85 degrees fahrenheit all year long, and the air is almost always humid.
the underlined word means...
a. difficult to breathe b. containing lots of water vapor
c. warm and comfortable d. containing lots of oxygen
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Explanation:

1. In rainforests, the tallest trees can grow over 270 feet tall.
2. The forest floor is dark because the dense canopy blocks most sunlight.
3. A biome is a large - scale ecosystem with distinct climate and characteristic plant and animal communities.
4. Most rainforest animals live in the canopy as it provides food and shelter.
5. "Humid" means containing lots of water vapor.

Answer:

1. c. over 270 feet tall
2. The dense canopy blocks most sunlight.
3. A large - scale ecosystem with distinct climate and characteristic plant and animal communities.
4. b. canopy
5. b. containing lots of water vapor