Rainforest: Jungle grows in layers with different plants and animals in each layer.

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Very little sunlight reaches the understory layer.

 

Rainforest Grows in Layers

The layers of the rainforest are:

1. Emergent
2. Canopy
3. Understory
4. Floor
5. Soil

Emergent layer is very tall trees. It is sunny and very windy here.

Canopy layer is trees and vines. Most animals and plants live here. The light is bright here.

The understory layer is darker. It has a few plants and animals.

The floor layer is dark, warm, and wet. Big animals and people live here.

The soil layer is rich soil on top of very hard clay. The rich soil is very thin. 

Label the layers of the rainforest.

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