Rainforests Case Study Facts Flashcards
What is the temperature range in a tropical rainforest
20-28 degrees
What is the annual rainfall in a tropical rainforest
2000mm of rainfall
What is an example of interdependence in a rainforest
The agouti and the Brazilian nut tree, the agouti is one of the only animals that eat the nuts from the tree, once the nuts are eaten the seeds are left behind so more Brazilian nut trees can grow
What are plant adaptations in a tropical rainforest
• Trees have thin, smooth bark to encourage surface runoff and to keep cool
• Plants have drip tips to channel water away so the plant isn’t oversaturated
• Buttress roots on trees for stability
• Epiphytes (plants that grow on other plants) grow on trees to get more sunlight
What are adaptations for animals in a tropical rainforest
• Strong limbs to move around easier
• Suction cups to help climb
• Flaps of skin to allow them to glide
• Nocturnal so less energy is needed at night
• Camouflage to hide from predators
How much area does the Amazon Rainforest cover
8 million KM squared
By 2030, what is the estimated % of the Amazon that will be cut down
30% of the Amazon will be cut down in 2030