What is the typical climate found in regions where rainforests are located?
tropical (warm and humid)
Why is the Fennec Fox Nocturnal?
At night the temperature is cooler
Describe two ways poison dart frogs have adapted to survive
The produce poison and they are brightly coloured to warn predators away
Explain how do butress roots help trees ?
Butress Rotts provide a strong support so trees can grow tall and reach the sunlight
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
Why do camels have long eylashes?
To keep sand out of their eyes
What is the term used to describe the large-scale clearing of forests?
Deforestation
Name the tallest layer of the rainforest.
The emergent layer
Where are desert Biomes mostly located?
Between 10 0r 30 degrees north or south of the equator
Name one group of people who are directly affected by deforestation.
Indigenous communities and people who live in the amazon
What is a plant adaptation in the desert?
Must state WHAT and EXPLAIN How helps
What is the largest desert in the world?
The Sahara Desert, in North Africa
What is one effect of deforestation?
- could be soil degradation, climate change (because of more C02), Economic Development
What is identified as the biggest single cause of deforestation?
Cattle Ranching
Name a distinctive feature of a toucan that helps it reach fruit on branches.
Huge beak
Explain how "drip tips" on leaves help rainforest plants.
They allow rainwater to run off easily, preventing damage or the growth of fungi.
Which rainforest layer is found beneath the canopy and above the forest floor?
Understory (or under canopy)
What is an animal adaptation in the desert?
Must say WHAT and EXPLAIN how helps
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)