Transcript EnvSci TROPICAL RAIN FOREST

THE BIOME PROJECT
BY KARMA & RIKKA
WHERE IS IT?
 The Amazon rain forest is mainly located in South America in
Brazil, but it is also located in other countries in the
continent like Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Guyana,
Bolivia, Suriname, and French Guiana.
WHAT ARE THE ABIOTIC FACTORS?
 Abiotic factors - Water, soil, rocks, light, and the climate.
WHAT ARE THE NATIVE PLANTS AND THEIR ADAPTATIONS TO LIVE
THERE?
Orchids - A type of flowers growing in the amazon rain forest.
They're quick to absorb water and nutrients, their secondary
stems can hold water for long periods of time. Also they spread
their seeds around so they can grow in all parts of the forest.
Kapok Trees - Ceiba Pentandra - They're 200ft long in height
usually, they're prone to flooding because of their large
size/roots keeping it from falling.
WHAT ARE THE NATIVE ANIMALS AND THEIR ADAPTATION TO LIVE
THERE?
 Macaw - A bird that is native to the Amazon, they're bright in colors, they have grippling toes that are used to
latch onto branches and to be able to hold and examine items. They also have large beaks that can crack nuts and
seeds.
 Toucan - Again native to South America, they're a bird with large bills which is a useful feeding tool. They're also
useful to reach fruits on branches that are too small to support their weight.
GIVE EXAMPLES OF COOPERATION AND COMPLETION BETWEEN
AND AMONG SPECIES.
 Birds and mammal species eat the fruits from trees in the Amazon, they get their food that way, while the trees
are helped by having their seeds spread around the Amazon because of the animals.
 Capuchin monkeys feed off the flowering trees, they get their food, and the other flowers get pollen from the
Capuchin monkey because they have them on their face
ADVERTISE YOUR BIOME'S RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
 Amazon Eco Adventures
 Swimming with Pink River Dolphins. Day tour. River Cruise. Jungle expedition. Survival Training.
 Tropical Tree Climbing
 Learn about the nature and take photos.
 Amazon Gero Tour
 Take wild adventure on a boat. Learn about the nature and animals. Also the fish.
PUBLICIZE POINTS OF INTEREST
 The Amazon rainforest is the largest tropical rainforest in the world, covering over five and a half a million square
kilometres.
 About 2 and half million different insect species live in the amazon as well as over 40,000 Plants
SUGGEST OTHER BIOMES NEARBY FOR SIDE TRIPS
 Ficus – fig
 interior forest more stable (dark and humid)
 drip tip leaves common
 Syzygium (Australia)
 canopy leaves exposed to recurrent dry periods - evergreen, thick cuticle, leathery
WHAT IS THE AVERAGE PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURE?
 The Amazon rainforest climate is typically a tropical climate, also known as equatorial climate, found
approximately 12 degrees to the North and South of the equator.
 Like any other tropical rainforest, it's hot and humid throughout the year, with an average annual temperature of
27°C (80.7°F).
 The Amazon rainforest climate has not a dry season, as it rains almost the whole year. What we find is rainy
season and no-so-rainy season (so called dry) ranging from about 60-180 inches to 30-100 inches.
SUGGEST SUPPLIES/GEAR THAT TOURISTS SHOULD BRING TO MAKE
THEIR TRIP MORE ENJOYABLE?
 One backpack or sturdy duffel bag.
 A camera to take video or pictures.
 Sturdy shoes or hiking boots comfortable for walking.
 Personal medications.
 Rain coat.
 Water bottle.
WHAT ARE SOME THREATS TO THIS BIOME?
 The trees are cut and burned for many uses such as, electricity, roads, ranches, mines, etc. This is bad because it's
killing off much animal species by destroying their homes and habitat.
ARE THERE ANY ENDANGERED SPECIES?
 Jaguars, three-toed sloths, hyacinth macaws.
IS THERE FEAR OF CLIMATE CHANGE FOR THIS BIOME?
 There is fear of climate change in the rain forest due to the deforestation, there are possible chances of the rain
forest turning into a savannah in the future. It's expected to rise 2-3°C by 2050. If it does rise that much, it is
expected to have less freshwater systems, loss of ecological/agricultural soils, more insect infestation, and more
likely for diseases to spread around.
WHY IS THIS BIOME GLOBALLY IMPORTANT?
Help stabilize the world’s climate
Provide a home to many plants and animals
Maintain the water cycle
Are a source for medicines and foods
Support tribal people
Are an interesting place to visit
SOURCES
 sciencekids.co.nz
 lo2fosho.blogspot.com
 trails.com
 rainforest-alliance.org
 blueplanetbiomes.org
 animals.nationalgeographic.com
 trip-icalrainforest.web.com
 sheppardsoftware.com
 wwf.panda.org
 http://kids.mongabay.com