The Rainforest Flashcards
What are the two types of rainforest
tropical
temperate
Where are tropical forests located
around the equator
What is the climate like in tropical rainforests
mild, about 70 degrees F year-round
very humid and damp
How much of the world’s species are located in tropical rainforests
1/2 of the world’s species
Rainforests contian …….. plants
medicinal
How many canopy layers are there in tropical rainforests
3
First layer canopy
120 feet high
many animals inhabit this layer
The ground layer is devoid of ……. and receive little…….
vegetation; sunlight
The second and third canopy layer
makeup understory
sunlight reduced at the third layer
Temperate rainforests cover ……. area than tropical rainforests by with more ……..
smaller; biomass
Where are temperate rainforests found
North America, Chile, New Zealand, and Australia
closer to coasts
What kind of trees are found in temperate rainforests
coniferous trees
What is the climate of temperate rainforests
slightly cooler than tropical rainforests
temperatures not as consistent as tropical rainforests
The climate and dense vegetation of rainforests create a ……. environment
unique
Which biome has the largest biodiversity on Earth
rainforests
Rainforests have …….. living condition for life to exist
optimum
Animals and insects in rainforests are…..
specialized
Animal adaptations to rainforests
specialization
symbiotic relationships
Major flora of rainforests
canopy trees bromeliads lianas (vines) meat-eating plants saprophytes
Bromeliads contain
mini-ecosystems
Saprophytes
fungi
Lianas
can grow up to 3000 feet
grab onto several trees
Is the cocoa pulp edible
yes
What are the beans found in cocoa used for
to produce chocolate
