Scientists study rainforests as systems structured in vertical layers, or strata. Rainforest Strata
Overstory (or
up to 50 meters
Emergents)
Canopy
30-40 meters
Under canopy
15-25 meters
Ground layer
0-10 meters
How would a tree falling from the overstory layer MOST immediately affect the surrounding plants in the other three layers?
They would have access to more sunlight and more space.
They would have access to more sunlight but less space.
They would have access to less sunlight and less space.
They would have access to less sunlight but more space.
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