Tropical Rain Forest by Alberto Flores and Dijanira

Tropical Rain Forest by: Alberto Flores and Dijanira Tavares

Biome Description • TRF are typically evergreen flowering plants • Roots are often shallow and concentrated near the surface of the mat • Swollen bases or braces are called “buttresses” helps hold the tree upright • Some TRF are about 50 m (164 ft) or more in height

Habitat The latitude 20° north and 16° south, and longitude 95° to 105° east.

• • • Threats Agricultural expansion Economic conditions encourages deforestation n Farmers cutting down trees cattle ranching 10% Government makings roads Commercial logging 20%

Climatogram • TRF commonly occurs in areas with ancient, highly weathered, mineral poor soil • Temperature is warm and it rains frequently. 21 degrees celsius = 69 degrees fahrenheit 26 degrees celsius = 76 degrees fahrenheit

Animals in Tropical rain Forest Animals that can be found in Tropical Rainforest are: ● ● ● Toco Toucan Linn’s Sloth Sumatran Rhinoceros Macaw Slender Loris

Animal Adaptation ● The Slender Loris has adapted to live in different habitats. They are normally found near swamps however they have adapted to live in drier areas like scrubs and semi-deciduous forest. ● Macaw have adapted because since humans are cutting down rainforest they have been getting use to being animal pets.

Plants that are found in tropical rainforest are: ● Nutmeg and Mace ● Cocoa tree ● Annatto/Lipstick tree ● Strangler Figs ● Coconut Tree

Plant Adaptation Plant adapt to the rainforest by reshaping their leaves so they don’t hold a lot of water. Also plant on the lower levels don’t see much sun or water so they hold the water in a center reservoir.

Test Questions: What kind of temperature does tropical rainforest live in? 1. Cold 2. Warm 3. Hot What plant live in the tropical rain forest? 1. Cocoa Tree 2. Maple Tree 3. Oak Tree What animal lives in tropical rain forest? 1. Macaw 2. Robin 3. Mockingbird

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