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Rainforests
A region characterized by warm climates, lush plant life, and consistent rainfall with no dry season
6,600 Questions
What is it called when a lone tree is left on a hill top after clear cut logging?
Bird Tree. It is left so that birds can rest/roost there, safe and high above the clear cut
What is the remotest jungle in the world?
The oceans and seas are the least explored places on Earth.
Are drunk people more prone to speak their minds?
Yes i have a friend that will tell the truth about anything, but this is not always true... some are very controlled, it varies.
Where do the three toed sloth live in the rainforest?
Three-toed Sloth's live in the Canopy and the Understorey.
What are three adaptations of the tallest trees in the tropical rain forest?
Rainforest plants have made many adaptations to their environment. With over 80 inches of rain per year, plants have made adaptations that helps them shed water off their leaves quickly so the branches don't get weighed down and break. Many plants have drip tips and grooved leaves, and some leaves have oily coatings to shed water. To absorb as much sunlight as possible on the dark understory, leaves are very large. Some trees have leaf stalks that turn with the movement of the sun so they always absorb the maximum amount of light. Leaves in the upper canopy are dark green, small and leathery to reduce water loss in the strong sunlight. Some trees will grow large leaves at the lower canopy level and small leaves in the upper canopy. Other plants grow in the upper canopy on larger trees to get sunlight. These are the epiphytes such as orchids and bromeliads. Many trees have buttress and stilt roots for extra support in the shallow, wet soil of the rainforests.
Do Praying Mantises live in the rainforest?
yes and no because praying mantises live in tropical areas such as an island. but they can also live in rainforests and gardens if it's a special case like a rare praying mantis. now remember I'm only 16 so I might be wrong but this is my best answer.
Why don't farmers cut down their entire corn field and leave long rows standing?
I'm not sure I am reading your question correctly but if your referring to the few rows left standing after the bulk of the field has been harvested it is to have a sampling of the field to show crop damage caused by deer etc.
Answer #2, from Iowa Yes, vague question. Some corn is actually cut off a few inches above the ground to make what is called "silage" to feed cattle. The entire plant is used. Nothing is left except short stubble in the field. This is done earlier than picking, when the corn is still green. However, when corn is picked, only the ears are removed and the bent over stocks are left in the field. If a farmer uses part of a field for silage, it will be cut, leaving the other part to mature and be picked at a later date.
What animals do cheetahs live with in the same area?
i have know idea
the food they eat- like antelope, zebras. anything in africa.
Why has most of the mata atlantica been cut down?
Are u in Kuwait English School doing Geo.2 page 115 question 3
yes i am but not in kuwai...
A surge in monkey meat
popularity has gripped residents of the Ruvuma region which marks
Tanzania's southern border with Mozambique.
It seems residents here are choosing to eat monkey meat instead
of the higher-priced meats -- beef and mutton.
Eating monkey is prohibited by law and the recent resurgence of
this old tradition has resulted in wildlife experts fearing the
possible extinction of the mammals.
While a kilogram of monkey meat sells at 450 Tanzanian shillings
($0.75), beef and goat meat sell for 1,000 Tanzanian shillings
($1.67).
The driest place in the world is?
Probably the Atacama desert in South America. That is what most experts believe, however some also argue that the Dry Valleys in Antarctica is the driest. It did not have any rain for nearly 2 million years, so it is a reasonable argument.
What is the climate in the central African rainforest?
The climate of the Central African rainforest is mainly damp and humid. While the rainforest does see plenty of precipitation, it also has bouts of dry heat. This is why many rivers and ponds tend to dry up during the peak summer season.
Explain How do nitrogen cycles through a tropical rain forest?
The nitrogen in a tropical rain forest goes through the normal nitrogen cycle steps and also gains nitrogen directly from lightning activity.
Basic Nitrogen cycle steps:
1. Nitrogen-fixation: nitrogen gas (N2) in the atmosphere is changed into ammonia (NH3) by special nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil.2. Nitrification: the conversion of ammonia (NH3) to nitrate (NO3-), done in two steps by bacteria. In the first step NH3 is converted to nitrite (NO2-). The second step is for NO2- to be converted into NO3-.
3. Assimilation: NH3 and NO3- compounds are taken into plants' biological tissues. Nitrogen is needed for the building of proteins and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). Plants can use NO3- and NH3, animals obtain nitrogen by eating plants or other animals.
4. Ammonification: the conversion of organic nitrogen into ammonia (NH3); acomplished by the decomposition of organisms or waste products (urine and feces).
5. Denitrification: the process of changing NO3- to N2 gas. This is done by bacteria where there is little or no oxygen. This returns nitrogen to the atmosphere.
Role of lightning:Lightning produces NH3, NO2-, and NO3- compounds fromN2 gas in the atmosphere so nitrogen can be incorperated into the stages of the cycle without nitrogen-fixing bacteria.Lightning is an important part of the nitrogen cycle, especially in the rain forest since the soils are heavily leached. Much of the nitrogen in the soil is washed away by the rain. The lightning replenishes the soil and leaves some of nitrogen compounds in the air. Plant leaves can readily take up NO3- from the air and some plants depend on it (such as epiphytes whose roots do not reach the soil).
Estimates of how much nitrogen forests take in varies widely, but some have speculated that in a year a rainforest could take in as much as 50 pounds of nitrogen per acre.
Do cassowary birds live in rain forests in australia?
Yes, they live in rainforests in Northern Australia, as well as in New Guinea and various nearby islands.
What climate do a vampire bat live in?
Cold, they like to live in caves. there are lots of bats in south america.
Are fury white planthopers found in rainforests?
Yes they are and they are found in the amazon by Devon crook
Why is it difficult for small ground plants to survive in Latin Americas tropical rain forests?
The Rainforest tops come together to for a dense canopy, or covering, that keeps the sun from reaching the forest floor. As a result not many small ground plants survive.
References: My geography book.
