Rainforests Flashcards
1
Q
what percentage of the worlds fresh water supplies comes from rainforests
A
20%
2
Q
where are rainforests located globally
A
between the two tropics (cancer and capricorn)
3
Q
how are Bromeliads adaptaed
A
to store a pool of water - frogs - nutrients
4
Q
how are hummingbirds adapted
A
long beak - nutrients from flowers
5
Q
how are ferns adapted
A
large surface area - only 2% of sun goes through canopy
6
Q
how are sloths adapted
A
green camo - rotate heads 360 - fur hangs down so water flows off
