living world rain forrest Flashcards

(12 cards)

1
Q

what is the average temps in a rain forrest

A

28 c

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2
Q

what is the average rainfall in a rain forrests

A

2000mm or more

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3
Q

the soil in rain forrests

A

latosols: iron rich but found near the surface of soil due to decomposing leaves

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4
Q

lianas

A

vine like plants that climb to reach sun light

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5
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drip-tips

A

pionted leaves to allow water to fall off and avoid weighing down the plant

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6
Q

buttrees roots

A

help support the weight of the tree

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7
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epiphytes

A

plant like orchids that can grow on other trees to accses light

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8
Q

how many species are found in rain forrests

A

half

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9
Q

what percentage of the worlds medicien do rain forrest acount for

A

25 quater

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10
Q

resoures in rain forrests

A

timber fruit rubber

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11
Q

part of rain forrets trees in order

A

emergent layer , canopy layer, under-canopy layer , shrub layer , forrest layer

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12
Q

how can we protect rain forrests

A

selective logging education/conservation ecotourism international agreements debt recovery

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