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Rainforests

A region characterized by warm climates, lush plant life, and consistent rainfall with no dry season

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How has the drought affected people in the amazon?

The drought has affected people in the Amazon by cutting down on the local native foods that are available. It has harmed fish population and reduced the populations of other food animals.

How do developed nations such as the US play a part in rain forest destruction?

A couple of things come to mind.

But, first, it's important to understand what products come from rainforest. Rainforests produce some of the hardest, most exotic, beautiful woods in the world. Many of these woods can be found nowhere else. Certain tropical plants (like palm trees) are the source for palm oils. Other plants are have medicinal value. Rainforest are also the source for rubber and cork.

Once we understand what products come from rain forests and how it affects the forests, we can look at what we do to contribute to the problem.

Developed nations' hunger for these products drives most of the harvesting in our world's tropical forests. We are willing to pay and make it financially rewarding for countries to destroy their beautiful forests. We build our homes or remodel them and pay for expensive, exotic woods; palm oil is cheap and seemingly benign; we use rubber and cork everywhere; and we don't even think about our medicines.

Once we become aware of our part in the destruction of the world's rainforests, we can take steps to reverse what is becoming a worldwide crisis. We can avoid products like palm oil and exotic hardwoods. We can limit our use of rubber and cork; and we can insist on synthetic only medicines.

When we must use products that can't be obtained from a source other than a rainforest, we can insist that the product come from a sustainable source, meaning that no trees were killed or habitat harmed for the product, or that the product is sourced from an area that is certified where no old growth is destroyed. We can also insist that that a product come from a source that is replenished as fast, if not faster, than it is exhausted.

Rainforests are also being cleared at an alarming rate to make way for agriculture--grazing animals and farming. To prevent this from happening, we can refuse to purchase products that are imported from these areas.

As it is with the destruction of earth's resources, it is done for financial gain. If there is no financial incentive, it will discourage the destruction of an environmentally critical and limited resource.

What do you do to replenish the trees that get cut down?

Hello, new trees are planted by regulation within two years of the cut. Fines will occur if this is not done. This industry is highly regulated, much more than anyone would guess. We replant two to three times the trees that are removed. There are more trees in North America now than 100 years ago, really!

How much do rain forest sloths weigh?

around 7 to 10 pounds. small enough for raptors (eagles hawks falcons etc) to fly off with

What are the forest products and their uses?

bamboos-for fencing,gardening ;timber for building ships;fruits for consumption;rosins in production of soaps;gum resins in chemical products like shampoos, Honey from Honey bees. pulp for making paper

What are reasons for one to purchase canopy swings?

There are many reasons for one to purchase canopy swings. One might purchase canopy swings for decoration purposes or for the purpose of having something fun.

How many trees does the Amazon rainforest lose a year due to rapid deforestation?

The Amazon Rain Forest loses about 23,000 square kilometers (8.97 square miles) each year due to deforestation.

Is the Daintree rainforest world heritage what does it mean?

yes the daintree rainforest is on the world heritage list, it was added in 1998

How do rainforest people get their clothing?

Some people make their own clothes, but people who live in the rainforest that have more communication with companies and the outside world and such may sell some of their land to big companies and in return the companies give the people clothing.

What is 1 thing kids can do to save the rainforest?

Kids could help support the rainforest by contributing to fundraisers that help save our rainforests. There are many tee- shirt companies for schools that Help support the rainforest. For every tee- Shirt sold money goes to the rainforests to stop them from

being destroyed.

What does tropical forest mean?

A tropical forest with many amazing and beautiful plants, creatures, and has many tropical things. Muddy and moist floors when you walk. They even have some rare creatures or plants inside.

Can a narcissist truly discover or acknowledge that he or she is one?

Answer, This could be like hoping to see the forest for the trees. A true narcissist is the last person to admit this character flaw. Only with loved ones support and freinds pointing this out continuiosly or being faced with a crisis will might that changing their behavior will you start to see ian inprovement in the way they behave and treat others. I do think since narcissist"s are the last to see their owm problem. It seems that you have to have the patience of a saint to be with one. Good Luck and remember it is only because of their own LOW self esteem that they are like this ( usually hidden under a HUGE ego)

Symbiotic relationship in the temperate rainforest?

The mycorrhizae fungi supply the plant with dissolved minerals and water from the soil in exchange the plant returns sugars to the fungus.

What class is a morpho butterfly in?

Morphos are a sub-family of beautiful iridescent-blue butterflies that inhabit the tropical rainforests of South America. One of the most popular morphos, the Blue Morpho, (Morpho Menelaus,) is my favorite butterfly. They are an extremely beautiful shade of aqua blue.

What is the function of a canopy extractor?

A canopy extractor, often called a canopy hood, is an air filter for kitchens. Many are used in industrial cooking facilities, as they have a wide range of sizes and power.