TRF Bio, Intedependence and more! Flashcards
1
Q
Over .. % of animals and ..% of plant species live in the …
A
- 50
- 66
- TRF
2
Q
TRF covers how many percent of the world’s land?
A
TRF covers 7% of the world’s land!
3
Q
Which biome is most complex?
A
Tropical Rainforest
4
Q
Why is TRF biome complex?
A
Because of High humidity and precipitation!
5
Q
What is Interdependence in TRF?
A
- Quality of soil directly impact how well trees grow
- Animals reliant on these trees in order to find food or to live here.
- Leaves from trees fall to the ground decompose and return nutrients back to the soil
- Climate also impact the growth of the vegetation!
6
Q
Interdependence in the TRF for humans
A
- Indigenous people in TRF, achuar tribes with 11000 people. Live in small communities and rely on resources for buildings, food and fuel
- Achuar had sucess of defending his land. Intimidate knowledge of the TRF
7
Q
Process of the Rainforest Water Cycle
A
Heavy daily convectional rain > Trees intercept rain > Some rain reaches the ground > trees takes up water > Water Evaportes
