The Rainforest 4 Layers (B.C.p.4)

Read the comprehension text and then answer the questions. Remember to use full sentence answers. You may also listen to me read aloud. What is a rainforest and why have they been given this name? You may type or speak your answer. Which country in South America is the Amazon Rainforest mostly in? You may type or speak your answer. Sort the layers of the rainforest from bottom to top􏰎􏰆􏰍 􏰎􏰆 Bottom forest floor Second from bottom understory Second from top canopy Top emergent layer Different animals and wildlife can be found in each layer of the rainforest. Can you match the name of the layer with the animals and wildlife found there by drawing lines to connect them? emergent It has the tallest trees. Only a few animals live here such as bats, birds and butterflies canopy Home to most of the animals and plants of the rainforest such as toucans, sloths, howler monkeys and fig trees. understory Home to animals such as jaguars, gorillas, elephants and snakes. forest floor The smaller animals live here, such as slugs, scorpions and worms. Why is so much life found in the canopy layer of the rainforest? Tick all that apply. It is dark, wet and windy It is hot and dry There is plenty of food and shelter Give two reasons why it is important that we look after and protect our rainforests.