Transcript Tropical Rainforest

A journey into the jungle
Yara
Sara
Roshan
Learning outcomes
 To define rainforests
 To identify the ecosystem in the rainforests .
 To talk about the importance of rainforests for
the environment and people
 To investigate what happens to the forests
 To suggest solutions to the problems
Quotation
Habitants
Introduction
Animals
Definition
Birds
Brainstorming
question
Plants
Rainforests
location
People
Conclusion
Why important !
Climate
References
Quotation
This we know . The earth does
not belong to man; man belongs
to the earth . This we know . All
things are connected like the
blood which unites one family .
All things are connected.”
Chief Seattle
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Tropical
Rainforest. Today we are
going to go on an exciting
journey through the
rainforest.
So , what can see there ?
Introduction
 Tropical rain forests are one of the most
important areas on Earth. These special
ecosystems are homes to thousands of
species animals and plants. You may
think you know a lot about the rain forest.
But what you see in the movies isn't
always the real thing!
Introduction
 First of all, rain forests are not only
densely packed plants, but are also full of
tall trees that form a ceiling from the the
Sun above. This ceiling keeps smaller
plants from growing. Areas where
sunlight can reach the surface are full of
interesting plants, which we will explore
further.
What is a rainforest?
Rainforests are the Earth's
oldest living ecosystems.
They are so amazing and
beautiful.
A Rainforest can be described as
a tall, dense jungle. The reason
it is called a "rain" forest is
because of the high amount of
rainfall it gets per year.
Do you know where rain
forests get their name?
 You guessed it!
 They are so named because they receive
a lot of rain - an average of 80 inches a
year! The temperature doesn't change
very much during the year. It is always
warm and muggy.
WHERE ARE RAINFORESTS
LOCATED?
Let’s see !!!!
look at the map and find
Where the rainforests are.
Africa
Asia
America
Australia
 Africa contains areas of
high cloud forest,
 mangrove swamps and
flooded forests. The
island of Madagascar is
home to many unique
plants and animals not
found anywhere else.
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 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.
Millions 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
WHY ARE RAINFORESTS
IMPORTANT?
Rainforests are important to
the global ecosystem.
Rainforests:
1. provide a home to many
plants and animals;
2. help stabilize the world's
climate;
3. protect against flood, and
erosion;
4. are a source for medicines
and foods;
5. support tribal people
Importance of the
rainforests
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The plants in the forest turn carbon dioxide into clean air, which helps
us fight pollution.
Also, by absorbing carbon dioxide, the rainforests help deter the
greenhouse effect.
The plants and animals of the rainforest also provide us:
* food
* fuel wood
* shelter
* jobs
* medicines.
25% of all modern medicines come from
rainforests
It is repeated often that the rainforest contains important
plants that will cure the worst diseases of today such as cancer .
Can you describe the
climate in the rainforest
The climate is very
humid because of
all the rainfall, which
amounts to about
250 cm per year.
The rain forest has
lots of rain because
it is very hot and
wet.
Habitants
What ….and who ……?
• RAINFORESTS PROVIDE
A HOME FOR WILDLIFE,
PLANTS and people
ANIMALS OF THE RAINFOREST
• The rainforest is home to more than half of
the world's animals. Colorful and unusual
animals dwell in all four layers of the
forest. All types of creatures are
represented, from tiny insects to large
mammals.
 The colorful red-shanked douc
languor looks like a potbellied
little man wearing a gray shirt
and black pants. Over the pants
it wears deep maroon leg
warmers from knees to ankles,
and on its arms are elbow
length white glove
Jaguar
-It is black with black spots called rosettes and
has a muscular
body.
- It eats turtles and Gray Snappers.
- It is the king of roaring cats.
Howler Monkey
- Howler
monkeys have brown, black, or
reddish fur and blend in with the trees.
- The Howler monkey eats fruit, leaves,
flowers, and nuts.
Rainforests birds
RAINBOW LORIKEET
A small, colorful, brushtongued parrot from Australia
Toucan
-The toucan lives in canopy of the rain forest.
- The toucan has a very big bill. Its bill is rainbow colored.
-It has blue legs and feet.
-Its colors help it hide from predators.
Blue and Gold Macaw
-The crown of his head is green and its belly is golden
yellow and have long tails.
- The Blue and Gold Macaw eats nuts, seeds, and fruit.
More than two thirds
of the world's plant
species are found in
the tropical
rainforests: plants that
provide shelter and
food for rainforest
animals as well as
taking part in the gas
exchanges which
provide much of the
world's oxygen
supply.
Orchids
Orchids
comprise one of
the most
abundant and
varied of
flowering plant
families. There
are over 20,000
known species
and orchids are
especially
common in
moist tropical
regions.
Bromeliads are
related to the
pineapple
family. Their
thick, waxy
leaves form a
bowl shape in
the centre for
catching
rainwater.
Orange and yellow ball-like flower
PEOPLE OF THE RAINFOREST
• Tropical rainforests are home to
tribal people who rely on their
surroundings for food, shelter,
and medicines. Today very few
forest people live in traditional
ways; most have been displaced
by outside settlers or have been
forced to give up their lifestyles
by governments.
The Yanomami
• One of the largest groups of
Amerindian people in South
America is the Yanomami. Their
village life is centered around the
yano, or communal house. The
yano is a large, circular building
constructed of vine and leaf. This
picture shows Yanomami men
eating a meal.
People in the rainforests
• Tropical rainforests are
home to tribal people who
rely on their surroundings
for food, shelter, and
medicines. Today very few
forest people live in
traditional ways; most have
been displaced by outside
settlers or have been forced
to give up their lifestyles by
governments.
• Education is a critical part of
saving the world’s rainforests.
People must see the beauty
and understand the importance
of these forests so they will
want to protect them.
Environmental education
should occur both in western
countries like the United States
and in countries that have
rainforests, like Bolivia and
Madagascar.
References
http://rainforests.mongabay.com /
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http://www.rainforest.org/
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http://kids.mongabay.com/elementary/201.html
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