Rainforests Flashcards

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1
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What are the three climate zones?

A

Polar zone, Temperate zone and Tropical zone

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Why do we need Rainforests?

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Provide a home for plants, animals and tribal people, provide oxygen for us to breathe, provide food, medicine and enjoyment, helps control the earth’s temperature and helps to prevent flooding

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Where are Tropical Rainforests found?

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They are found in the tropical zone in the hottest part of the world, situated around the equator

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Which is the largest tropical rainforest?

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Amazon Rainforest in South America

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What is the main country the amazon rainforest is in?

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Brazil

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What is the capital of Brazil?

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Brazilia

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What is the difference between the amazon rainforest and delamere forest?

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Climate, amazon is in tropical zone, delamere is in the temperate zone, location amazon is South America, delamere is in north west england, size, amazon has 2 seasons, delamere has 4 seasons

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Name some physical features

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weather, seasons, forest, river, ocean

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Name some human features

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city, factory, farming

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Which is the largest country in South America?

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Brazil

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What do all forests have in common?

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Trees

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What do Rainforests provide to to people and animals that live there?

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Food, water and shelter

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what is deforestation?

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Rainforests being cut down and destroyed by humans

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