Rainforests (The Living World)

Question 1

What is AQAs case study for rainforests?

Answer 1

Malaysia

Question 2

Name two plant adaptations in the rainforest:

Answer 2

Epiphytes (shrubs that grow on tree branches to receive more sunlight and rainwater)
Smooth bark (helps rainwater run down the trees to reach roots)

Question 3

Name two animal adaptations in the rainforest:

Answer 3

Toucan (long beak helps it to reach fruit from branches far away)
Sloth (camouflages to hide from predators)

Question 4

Causes of deforestation:

Answer 4

Population pressure
Palm oil plantations
Mineral extraction

Question 5

Impacts of deforestation:

Answer 5

Loss of biodiversity
Climate change
Job creation
Improved infrastructure

Question 6

Why should we protect the rainforest?

Answer 6

25% of all medicines come from our rainforests
They are very biodiverse and palm oil plantations damage that