Peruvian Rainforest Flashcards
1
Q
Peruvian amazon rainforest
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covers 60% of Peru
average temp 28C
annual rainfall 2600mm
2
Q
interdependence
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plants prevent soil erosion
deforestation adds to the green house effect
3
Q
benefits to humans
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timber is taken as they have many hardwoods
minerals: oil, natural gas and gold
hydroelectricity: plans to create 15 dams for local consumption
medicinal plants: scientists say plants may create a cure for cancer
tribes: live a sustainable life in the jungle
4
Q
value to the planet
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water cycle: rainforests give of water through transpiration, land gets dryer when rainforest is cut down
