Vocab
What is a biome?
A biome is an area of the planet which can be classified by the plant and animal life in it.
Humid and warm
Name one country where you can find a rainforest
Brazil, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, etc
Name one animal that lives in the rainforest
sloth, monkey, jaguar, etc
Why are the plants on the rainforest floor small?
Harldly any sunlight reaches there
Define soil
the top layer of the earth's surface, consisting of rock and mineral particles mixed with organic matter.
What do rainforests help maintain?
The Equator
Where do most animals live in the rainforest
The canopy
What is a canopy?
the upper layer of a forest, formed by the interlocking branches and leaves of the tallest trees, acting like a "roof" over the forest below.
Define abiotic
non-living. In an ecosystem, abiotic factors are the non-living physical components like sunlight, temperature, water, air, soil, and nutrients, which greatly influences the types of living organisms that can survive there.
Average temperature of a tropical rainforest
75-80 degrees
Name one continent where you can find a temperate rainforest?
North America, Europe, Asia
Why are birds an important part of the rainforest?
They eat seeds of fruits and their droppings help new plants grow and survive
What are epiphytes?
Epiphytes are plants that live on the surface of other plants, especially the trunks and branches.
Define biodiversity
the variety of life on Earth at all its levels, encompassing genes, species, and ecosystems. It refers to the vast array of different plants, animals, microorganisms, and fungi, the genetic diversity within them, and the variety of habitats and ecosystems they form. This interconnected web of life sustains the health and function of ecosystems, which provide essential services like clean air, fresh water, and food, and play a role in regulating climate and disease.
How much rain on average do temperate rainforests receive?
60-200 inches of rain
Where can you find the three largest rainforest areas?
Central Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central and South America
What makes up the largest animal group?
Insects such as butterflies, mosquitoes and colossal ants
What are examples of epiphytes?
Mosses, ferns, orchids, bromeliads