Rain Forest

Front 1

In which two layers of the Rain Forest are the most of the animals and plant life are found?

Back 1

In the understory and canopy

Front 2

Why are the roots of the trees and plant on the forest floor above ground?

Back 2

because of the significant amount of rain every year the roots collect moisture from the air around them

Front 3

This area has a little more light. Frogs, owls, bats, monkeys and apes live here. Also it is home to the leaf cutter ants that eat the leaves that fall from above. Maybe this is why the local anteaters choose to live here.

Back 3

understory

Front 4

It is very dark here. Plants and animals must adapt to the dark.

Back 4

forest floor

Front 5

How much water on the average does a Rain Forest get every year?

Back 5

over 100 inches of water

Front 6

This layer receives a lot of sunlight. Birds love this layer because of its fruit and nuts. Many of the plants on this layer are used for medicines.

Back 6

canopy

Front 7

This is the layer where the tallest trees break through to the sunlight. Many of the animals up here like bright open areas. This is where you will find eagles, hawks, howler monkeys, lizards of all types and many insects.

Back 7

emergent layer