How many layers make up the Amazon Basin?

Answer 1

Any tropical forest is usually described in four layers. The emergent layer is a small number of trees which grow above the canopy layer. The canopy contain the majority of large trees. The understory layer is placed between the canopy and the floor, and the forest floor is the lowest layer.

Answer 2

Actually they are referred to as "horizons" and there are four. Begining at the top level "O" and decending to the bottom level of bedrock "C". Now we have both learned a very interesting fact about our planet.