Tropic Thunder Travel By Zach Bucklin Brooks Hamilton
Tropic Thunder Travel By: Zach Bucklin, Brooks Hamilton and Will Taylor
Tropical Rainforest Tropic Thunder Travel
Features � Many, tall trees � Warm � 50 -260 in rainfall each year � Covers > 6% of earth’s surface � Produces 40% of earth’s oxygen � The 3 largest rainforests: 1. Central-America (Amazon river basin) 2. African 3. Asian (Indo-Malaysian)
Climate � The climate is very humid because of all the rainfall, which amounts to about 250 cm per year. � Has lots of rain because it is very hot and wet (warm air holds more water than cold air) � 50% precipitation comes from own evaporation
Seasons: Only 2 seasons, no fall or spring � Summer: Dry season Best time ▪ Little rain, average is 80 -90 degrees Fahrenheit � Winter: Wet season Enjoyable if you like the rain! ▪ Same temperature (on equator)
Unique Features & Characteristics • The winter home for many migrating birds • Home to many tribes that have survived successfully for thousands of years • Source for medicinal plants • Most complex interdependence of animals on Earth • Help maintain weather and rain patterns
Plant Life �Very humid environment; trees have pores that give off water through transpiration �Large leaves to absorb sunlight �Many species of vines that make up 40% of canopy leaves �Strong biodiversity; no dominant species
Animal Life �Many mammals and birds that adapt to tree life such as New World monkeys �Insects, such as Leafcutter ants, make up the largest group of animals �Heavy fruit diets �Bright colored species �Sharp patterned species
Tourism Activities �Nature Walks �Waterfall Visits �River Boat Rafting
Deforestation �Rainforests cover 6% of World �House over half the species �Since 1990 half of the Rainforests have been destroyed
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