Question

Amazon valley forests has a dense canopy layer. What can be the effects of canopy on the forest?

• A. Sunlight does not reach the ground
• B. Rain does not reach the ground
• C. Growth rate of understory becomes less
• D. Fertility of soil increases

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

The correct options are
A Sunlight does not reach the ground
C Growth rate of understory becomes less

Canopy forms a roof like structure in the forest. It blocks 95% of the sunlight and do not let it reach the ground. The growth of understory gets hampered in the absence of sunlight. It reduces the amount of rain reaching the ground but doesn't stop it entirely.