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| What are some characteristics of the emergent layer of the rain forest? | very few trees, gets lots of sun and rain, has the tallest trees |
| What is the top layer of the rain forest called? | the emergent layer |
| What are some characteristics of the canopy layer of the rain forest? | most rain forest animals, big green umbrella, gets lots of sun |
| What are some characteristics of the understory of the rain forest? | fairly dim, right under the canopy, made up of small bushes shrubs, and trees |
| What is the bottom layer of the rain forest called? | the forest floor |
| What are some characteristics of the forest floor? | very dim and dark, muddy and moist, many streams and rivers |
| How many layers are in the rain forest? | 4 layers |
| Where are the layers located? | near the equator |
| About how many inches of rain does the rain forest get a year? | over 200 |
| What lives in the rain forest? | many animals, and some people |
| What comes from the rain forest? | some useful products |
| What are the four layers of the rain forest from top to bottom? | emergent layer, canopy layer, understory, and forest floor |
