Tropical Rainforests Flashcards
(14 cards)
Where are rainforests located
In the tropics
What is rainforest “equatorial climate” like
Hot and humid
Is rainforest weather predictable or not
Every day is the same
What is the bottom layer of a rainforest called
Shrub layer
What is the second layer in a rainforest called
Under canopy
What is the third layer called in a rainforest
Canopy
What is the top layer of a rainforest called
Emergents
What do buttress roots do
They stop the tree from falling
How are plants adapted to poor soil
Roots near the ground to get nutrients before rain sweeps it away
What are lianas
Thick vines that loop around trees to reach sunlight
What are air plants
Plants that grow on trees and don’t have roots
How are leaves adapted
Sharp edges to scare off predators
Thick waxy coat protects against rain and insects
Drip tips let rain dip off leaves so they aren’t weighed down
What is a fragile ecosystem
An ecosystem where any change in one area will effect the other parts
What reasons are there for deforestation
Land for farming
Logging
Mining
