Uses of tropical rainforests Flashcards
What are uses of rainforests?
Water Catchment Green Lungs of the Earth Habitat to flora(plants) and fauna(animals) Habitat to indigenous people Source of timber Medical application
Why is the water in catchment areas pure and clean?
Impurities in rainwater are trapped by the soil before the water flows in the reservoir
What are water catchment areas in Singapore
Upper Seletar Reservoir
Upper Pierce Reservoir
Lower Pierce Reservoir
MacRitchie Reservor
What are tropical rainforests considered the green lungs of the earth?
They absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen
They keep the earth cool
They act as natural air purifier
What percent of the earth’s oxygen generated by the Amazon rainforest alone?
Estimated 20%
Why is there an abundant amount of flora and fauna in the rainforest?
Ample sunlight allows plants to thrive which means an abundant amount supply of food for animals
How much of the world’s animals and plants live in the rainforests?
About half of the world’s species
Who are indigenous people?
They are the original inhabitants of the a country ,and they are hunter gatherers or shifting cultuivators
How much does the tropical forest supply the world’s timber supply?
about 20%
