Peru, Amazon Flashcards
Where is Peru located?
The east Andes to the borders of Ecuador, Colombia, Brazil & Bolivia
Is it the biggest portion of Amazon rainforest?
2nd largest - largest is Brazilian Amazon
What is the temperature range in the Puma mountains?
-9 to -22 degrees
What is the climate like in the mountains?
Snow, hail and rain totals between 200-400 mm/yr
What flora is there in the mountains?
Ichu Tola
What is the temperature in the Matorral Boscoso Shrubland forest?
0 to 10 degrees
What is the temperature in the Bosque Montano Bajo Low Montante forest?
24 to 26 degrees
What is the climate in the Bosque Montano Bajo Low Montante forest?
Strong winds
Cold displacing clouds
Waterfalls
700mm precipitation
What flora is there in the lowland rainforest?
Palms
Kapok Tree
Guadua
What fauna is there in the lowland rainforest?
Cougar, jaguar, giant otter, spectacled bear, black spider monkey
Why is there so much biodiversity?
The latitude and the climate.