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- What makes the rainforest unique?
- What makes a rainforest special and different from other forests?
- What are some valuable resources that come from the rainforest?
- What is a fact about the jungle?
- Is a rainforest a jungle?
- What is the biggest jungle in the world?
- What kind of animals are unique to the Amazon?
- Why are rainforests amazing?
- What are some fun facts about the forest?
- Why is the rainforest so important?
What makes the rainforest unique?
The tropical rainforest biome has four main characteristics: very high annual rainfall, high average temperatures, nutrient-poor soil, and high levels of biodiversity (species richness). ... Despite relatively consistent rain in these ecosystems, there are distinct dry seasons in some rainforests.
What makes a rainforest special and different from other forests?
A rainforest is an ecosystem characterized by heavy rain and a dense tree canopy that lets very little light through to the understory. A forest ecosystem must receive over 60 inches of rain per year to be considered a rainforest. ... The temperate rainforest biome has fewer species due to its cooler climate.
What are some valuable resources that come from the rainforest?
Extraction of minerals and energy from the rainforest. Gold, copper, diamonds, and other precious metals and gemstones are important resources that are found in rainforests around the world.
What is a fact about the jungle?
Jungles are home to a vast range of animals. Temperatures can reach 77°F during the day. They get excessive rainfall during the wet season. Many species live in a jungle environment like Monkeys, Tigers, and Elephants.
Is a rainforest a jungle?
A Rainforest can be described as a tall, dense jungle. The reason it is called a "rain" forest is because of the high amount of rainfall it gets per year. The climate of a rain forest is very hot and humid so the animals and plants that exist there must learn to adapt to this climate.
What is the biggest jungle in the world?
The Amazon is the world's largest rainforest. It's home to more than 30 million people and one in ten known species on Earth. See some of this region's splendor in our new video.
What kind of animals are unique to the Amazon?
The Amazon is one of Earth's last refuges for jaguars, harpy eagles, and pink river dolphins, and it is home to sloths, black spider monkeys, and poison dart frogs. It contains one in 10 known species on Earth, 40,000 plant species, 3,000 freshwater fish species, and more than 370 types of reptiles.
Why are rainforests amazing?
Rainforests are often called the lungs of the planet for their role in absorbing carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, and increasing local humidity. Rainforests also stabilize climate, house incredible amounts of plants and wildlife, and produce nourishing rainfall all around the planet.
What are some fun facts about the forest?
1) Forests are home to over 80 percent of land animals and plants and cover 31 percent of the world's total land area. About 1.6 billion people around the world depend on forests for their livelihoods and daily subsistence needs. 2) A tree can sequester up to 150 kilograms of carbon dioxide per year.
Why is the rainforest so important?
As well as the vivid beauty that comes with great diversity in plants and animals, rainforests also play a practical role in keeping our planet healthy. By absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing the oxygen that we depend on for our survival. The absorption of this CO2 also helps to stabilize the Earth's climate.
