Rainforests Flashcards
What are the three climate zones?
Polar zone, Temperate zone and Tropical zone
Why do we need Rainforests?
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
Where are Tropical Rainforests found?
They are found in the tropical zone in the hottest part of the world, situated around the equator
Which is the largest tropical rainforest?
Amazon Rainforest in South America
What is the main country the amazon rainforest is in?
Brazil
What is the capital of Brazil?
Brazilia
What is the difference between the amazon rainforest and delamere forest?
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
Name some physical features
weather, seasons, forest, river, ocean
Name some human features
city, factory, farming
Which is the largest country in South America?
Brazil
What do all forests have in common?
Trees
What do Rainforests provide to to people and animals that live there?
Food, water and shelter
what is deforestation?
Rainforests being cut down and destroyed by humans