What Are The Four Layers Of A Rain Forest?

Why is it called a “rain” forest?

The world’s oldest living ecosystem are the beautiful and most amazing Rainforest. Rainforests are called “rain” forests because of the high amount of rainfall it receives every year. Rainforests have a very hot and humid climate so the plant and animal species have to adapt to the climate.

What are the four layers in a rain forest?

The four layers in a rain forest are:

Emergent Layer

Canopy Layer

Understory Layer

Forest Floor

EMERGENT LAYER

The broad-leaved, hardwood evergreens tallest trees are found in the Emergent Layer. A lot of sunlight is there. Animals found are eagles, monkeys, bats and butterflies.

CANOPY LAYER

This is the primary layer of the forest and forms a roof over the two remaining layers.

Almost no plants grow here as sunlight is rare. Giant anteaters live in this layer.

Why are Rainforest important for all people in the world?

Through the rainforests we get many items that we use in our homes! We eat several foods and medicine ingredients that come from the rainforest. Chocolate, sugar, cinnamon, rubber, medicine, and pineapples are some of the produce that we get because of the rainforests.

From the main menu, click on the link for “where” and color the parts of the world (on the attached WORLD MAP) that have rainforests. Describe each area in about two sentences? a. Central America: Once, Central America which is famous for its large number of tropical birds, was largely covered with rainforest, but now a lot of area has been cleared for cattle ranching and for sugar cane plantations.

b. Amazon: The world's largest tropical rainforest is the amazon in the world's second longest river. The Amazon is home to the greatest variety of plants and animals on Earth.

c. Africa: The world’s second largest rainforest is in Africa. Africa contains high cloud forest, mangrove swamps and flooded forests. The island of Madagascar is home to many unique plants and

I could hear men shouting and a continuous roar coming from a distance nearby. It was loud and aggressive noise. Immediately I saw trees falling down, the clash of the wood against the rough rainforest floor made a deafening sound. The leaves scattered everywhere and light hit the ground for the first time in centauries. I was afraid but bewildered at the same time. I could feel the adrenaline rush through my veins as more and more trees fell to their death. I could see humans. They had some sort of tool that cut through the thick protective plates of the tree bark. I took a step back. A man spotted me and started to shout. It was long until all of them started to advance with their tools. They were going to kill me. I growled. But they wouldn’t retreat. I had to run. I ran as fast as I could in the other direction and hoped they wouldn’t follow