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Rainforests
A region characterized by warm climates, lush plant life, and consistent rainfall with no dry season
6,600 Questions
How much of the Amazon rainforest has been cut down?
I am not sure how much in acres, but twenty years ago, the tropical rainforests covered 14% of the Earth's surface; today it is less than 6%. One and one-half acres are destroyed every second, and experts estimate we lose 137 plants, animal and insect species per day. Here is an article with references about the cutting down of the rain forests. http://factoidz.com/cutting-down-the-rainforest-have-we-lost-the-cure-for-cancer/
What are trees chopped down for?
The amount of trees that are cut down each year, according to a 2012 report was reduced by 60,000 square kilometers per year. It is stated that the amount is between 3 billion to 6 billion trees per year.
How does it help your invironment to cut down trees?
Most lay people have bought into the idea that cutting down trees in the US should be stopped. They feel that trees are being vastly over-cut and we will not have any air left to breathe, all the animals will die, and huge erosion issues will follow. The truth is that in the US forestry is highly regulated. We work on a sustainable yield, which means we will never run out of trees. We will cut a parcel, and then plant two to three times the trees that were harvested. It's in the best interest of the owners, private or commercial to do so. There are now more trees in North America than there were 100 years ago. It's because of logging that this is true. Read that again. It's because of the logging industry this is true. Most of the forests being logged today have been managed since the early 1900's. The animals move all the time to avoid predation. The circle of life works fine in the modern forest. I am in those forests everyday. Animals adapt very well.
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What kind of houses did the Walla Walla Indians live in?
The Walla Walla and their neighbours the Umatilla and Cayuse all used a strange type of dwelling that was a cross between a tipi and a hut, using very long poles as the frame. These poles were tied together to make something looking like an A-frame house (triangular ends, long rectangular sides), sometimes 80 feet long. This framework was covered with many mats of tule.
The frameworks were left in place and when the band wished to move on to another camp site, they took only the tule mats which could be rolled up for easy transportation.
How does cutting down trees in the rainforest effect the Earth's climate?
Yes, cutting down trees does affect the weather, because trees provide the world with oxygen and the rain-forest is known for its vast quantities of trees, so with less oxygen and more carbon dioxide the world gets hotter and hotter (not a good thing!). Giving is humans unbearably hot situations to live in!
What kind of people cut down trees?
the people that cut down trees are people that get paid to do it. Or people that cut down trees
How many trees are being cut down for book?
it obviousley depends on the quantity proportion of textbook.
How companies and people are destroying the rainforest?
Deforestation is the main issue, but animals and termites are making a very small amount of damage.
=p. people r cutting down trees in rain forests. :D
What are the different kinds of drama?
Some common types of drama include tragedy, comedy, tragicomedy, melodrama, and farce. Tragedy typically involves characters facing conflict and a disastrous ending, while comedy aims to amuse with humor and a happy resolution. Tragicomedy blends tragic and comedic elements, melodrama emphasizes emotions and sensationalism, and farce relies on physical humor and exaggerated situations.
Does coffee grow in a tropical wet dry climate?
Coffee grows in tropical wet climates such as Costa Rica and can also grow in dry climates too.
What materails are in a rainforest house?
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Why do people who live in the rainforest not keep cattle or animals?
It is hard for the people to live in a rainforest because the people may not have proper food to eat and proper water to drink n they could die
Is there a waterfall in the Congo rainforest?
Yes, there are waterfalls in the Congo rainforest. One of the most famous waterfalls in the region is the Boyoma Falls, also known as the Kisangani Falls, located on the Lualaba River in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
What can countries do to stop the destruction of rainforests?
Countries can implement policies to enforce strict regulations on deforestation, invest in sustainable land management practices, promote reforestation efforts, and work with local communities and indigenous groups to protect and preserve rainforests. Additionally, international cooperation and agreements can help address deforestation on a global scale.
What animals lives in the undergrowth of a rainforest?
Animals that live in the undergrowth of a rainforest include insects such as beetles, ants, and termites, small mammals like rodents and lizards, as well as amphibians such as frogs and salamanders. These animals rely on the dense vegetation as shelter, protection, and a source of food.
What are some majour abiotic features for the daintree rainforest?
Major abiotic features of the Daintree Rainforest include high precipitation levels, rich and diverse soil composition, high humidity, and a unique topography with steep slopes and valleys. These abiotic factors contribute to the high biodiversity and lush vegetation found in this tropical rainforest.
What is the worlds smallest rainforest?
The world's smallest rainforest is the Flores Island Rainforest in Indonesia, covering an area of about 2,200 hectares. It is located on Flores Island and is known for its high biodiversity and unique flora and fauna.
How are rainforest's threatened?
There are rainforests spread across the earth mostly around the equatorial region.
Rainforests Can Be Found In Madagascar, Africa, South America, South Central America, Australia and South Asia.
The largest rainforests are in the Amazon River Basin (South America), the Congo River Basin (western Africa) and throughout much of southeast Asia.
Smaller rainforests are located in Central America, Madagascar, Australia and nearby islands, India and other locations in the tropics.
Most of the rainforests are between the lines of Capricorn & Cancer because they are the tropics where the most rain falls so it's a better environment for the rainforests. All the rainforests found in this area are tropical rainforests.
There is only one temperate rainforest left in the world ane that is in Canada and is called the Great Bear Rainforest.
CENTRAL AMERICAThis region was once entirely covered with rainforest, but large areas have been cleared for cattle ranching and for sugar cane plantations. Like other major rainforests, the jungles and mangrove swamps of Central America contain many plants and animals found nowhere else. Central America is famous for its large number of tropical birds, including many kinds of parrots.
THE AMAZON
The Amazon jungle is the world's largest tropical rainforest. The forest covers the basin of the Amazon, the world's second longest river. The Amazon is home to the greatest variety of plants and animals on Earth. A 1/5 of all the world's plants and birds and about 1/10 of all mammal species are found there.
AFRICA
Central Africa holds the world's second largest rainforest. To the south east, the large island of Madagascar was once intensively forested, but now much of it is gone.
SOUTHERN ASIA
The rainforests of Asia stretch from India and Burma in the west to Malaysia and the islands of Java and Borneo in the east. Bangladesh has the largest area of mangrove forests in the world. In Southeast Asia the climate is hot and humid all year round. In the mainland Asia it has a subtropical climate with torrential monsoon rains followed by a drier period.
AUSTRALASIAMillions of years ago, Australia, New Zealand and the island of New Guinea formed part of a great forested southern continent, isolated from the rest of the world. Today these countries contain many different species of animal that occur nowhere else. Undergrowth in Australia's tropical forests is dense and lush. The forests lie in the path of wet winds blowing in from the Pacific.
The top three biggest rainforests in the world are
1. The Amazon
2. The Daintree
3. The Congo Rainforest
Are leaf cutter ants omnivores?
Fungus for larvae and sap for adults are what leafcutter ants eat.
Specifically, the ants in question (Acromyrmex and Atta spp) cut and transport fresh flowers, grasses and leaves. The fresh vegetation feeds colonies in the fungal family Agaricaceae. Leafcutter ants grow antimicrobial bacteria on their backs to keep the fungi pest-free and tasty. They imbibe the sap from foliage while foraging.
What is the climate in the Amazon rainforest?
The climate in the Amazonian rain forest is warm and humid and the average temperature in the area is about 79 degrees Fahrenheit. One of the prominent features of this area is the difference between the temperature during the day and during the night is greater than that of the difference between the seasons. The Amazon rain forest consists four layers and each layer has its unique ecosystem and plants and animals are adapted to that. The tallest layer is called the emergent layer, which has trees of approximately 200 feet in height. The other layer is canopy which has smooth oval leaves and have pointed drip tip. This makes the flow of water easy and preventing the growth of mosses and fungi. The layer below the canopy layer is able to get only 5 per cent of sunlight and plants of this layer are uniquely adapted to survive in the shadowy layer. The lowest layer is the forest floor and is almost without any plant. Only 2 percent of sunlight reaches here.
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Between 22 and 32°C, Rarely falls beneath 25°C.
What are the people of the tropical rainforest called?
The people of the tropical rainforest are often referred to as indigenous peoples or tribes. They have unique cultures, traditions, and ways of life that are deeply connected to the rainforest environment. They play a vital role in preserving the biodiversity of the rainforest.
What is the canopy in the tropical rainforest?
The canopy in the tropical rainforest is the top layer of the forest where the majority of the tree branches and leaves are densely packed. It forms a continuous leafy roof that blocks much of the sunlight from reaching the forest floor, creating a unique and diverse ecosystem of plants and animals that live within this layer.
What do butterflies eat in the rainforest?
There are over 2,000 species of butterflies that live in the rainforest. Every layer in the forest has its own characteristic butterfly fauna. Many species, particularly the hairstreaks and metalmarks spend their lives almost entirely in the tree tops.
What do u mean. Animals in amozon? That's not even a question! If you ment what kinds of animals live in the amozon, then there are many. Snakes, birds ,frogs ,moths, butterflies, fish, monkies and much more!
Why is the climate often wet near the equator?
Air is forced in a vertical direction. They get more rainfall as the air meets in the middle, the water vapour condenses into air clouds.
It is hotter because the angle of the sun is very low so it heats it up, it is also the closest to the sun.
