Deforestation
Is it true that animal's homes are destroyed and so are Indigenous' peoples
True
Is it true that tropical rainforests are not full of natural resources?
False
The Rainforest is home to over ___ Million creatures and plants.
30 Million creatures.
Is it true indigenous people live in harmony with the Rainforest?
True
When water is released from the rainforest it is released in the form of____ and ____.
Mist and clouds.
Complete the phrase:
Less trees means...
(water cycle)
Less trees means less rain.
What liquid does rubber trees produce?
Latex
What fraction of Earth's wildlife does the Rainforests contain?
1/2
Give 3 facts of what indigenous people depend on the rainforest for.
1. Food
2. Shelter
3. Medicines
Does deforestation effect the carbon cycle?
Yes
What is an example of a tree that can grow quickly?
Pine
What fractions of our medicines comes from rainforest plants?
1/4
What fraction of Earth's plant species does the rainforest contain?
2/3
What percentage of our medicines come from the rainforest?
25%
State 3 jobs that are created for deforestation?
1. Logging
2. Transportation
3. Manufacturing
What happens when trees are cut down state 4 effects.
1. Less CO2 is captured
2. Habitats are destroyed
3. Medicinal plants are lost
4. Land slides(soil erosion)
State 4 fruit products that the rainforest producers
Avocados, Lemons, Pineapples, Grapefruit, Tangerines, Bananas and Grapes.
State 4 facts how Rainforests regulate our climate.
1.They store rainwater
2. They help with the water cycle
3. They provide oxygen
4. They absorb carbon dioxide
By the year 2000 how many tribal people were left?
250,000 people
List 5 spices from the Rainforest:
1. Black peppers
2. Paprika
3. Cayenne
4. Chili Pepper
5. Turmeric
Why are trees being cut down state 5 facts.
1. Cattle Farms
2. Mines
3. Building Roads
4. Furniture
5. Paper, textiles, etc
What is Chicle?
(Chicle is a product of the rainforest)
Substance found in chewing gum.
What happens to the soil if all trees are cut down?
The soil is washed away, because of rain and block rivers, dirtying the water supply for many villages along the course of the river. The trees held the soil together to prevent soil erosion.
Before the year 1500 AD, how many tribal people did the Rainforest support?
About 6 million people
Rainforest soil is of poor nutrients, how do plants get their nutrients?
Rotting leaves and animal bodies decay and give the plants the nutritions they need.