Peru, Amazon Flashcards

1
Q

Where is Peru located?

A

The east Andes to the borders of Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil & Bolivia

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2
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Is it the biggest portion of Amazon rainforest?

A

2nd largest - largest is Brazilian Amazon

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3
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What is the temperature range in the Puma mountains?

A

-9 to -22 degrees

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4
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What is the climate like in the mountains?

A

Snow, hail and rain totals between 200-400 mm/yr

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5
Q

What flora is there in the mountains?

A

Ichu Tola

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6
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What is the temperature in the Matorral Boscoso Shrubland forest?

A

0 to 10 degrees

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7
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What is the temperature in the Bosque Montano Bajo Low Montante forest?

A

24 to 26 degrees

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8
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What is the climate in the Bosque Montano Bajo Low Montante forest?

A

Strong winds
Cold displacing clouds
Waterfalls
700mm precipitation

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9
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What flora is there in the lowland rainforest?

A

Palms
Kapok Tree
Guadua

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10
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What fauna is there in the lowland rainforest?

A

Cougar, jaguar, giant otter, spectacled bear, black spider monkey

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11
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Why is there so much biodiversity?

A

The latitude and the climate.

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