Name the tallest layer of the rainforest.
The emergent layer
Name a distinctive feature of a toucan that helps it reach fruit on branches.
Huge beak
Why is there so much conflict (disagreement) over what should happen to the environment?
Your answer- ( should consider environmental impact, global warming, economic or social development)
Describe two ways poison dart frogs have adapted to survive
The produce poison and they are brightly coloured to warn predators away
What is the typical climate found in regions where rainforests are located?
tropical (warm and humid)
What is identified as the biggest single cause of deforestation?
Cattle Ranching
What is one effect of deforestation?
- could be soil degradation, climate change (because of more C02), Economic Development
Which rainforest layer is found beneath the canopy and above the forest floor?
Understory (or under canopy)
Explain how "drip tips" on leaves help rainforest plants.
They allow rainwater to run off easily, preventing damage or the growth of fungi.
Explain how do butress roots help trees ?
Butress Rotts provide a strong support so trees can grow tall and reach the sunlight
Name one group of people who are directly affected by deforestation.
Indigenous communities and people who live in the amazon
How have bats adapted to survivie in the rainforest?
Bats are nocturnal and this means it is cooler, and they have less competition when they are awake
What is the term used to describe the large-scale clearing of forests?
Deforestation