amazon rainforest
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The Amazon
Rainforest
Environmental conditions•Wet, hot and humid
•50-260 inches of rain falls annually
•Average temperature is between 69-93 °F
•The average humidity is between 77 and 88%
Maximum time
humans can cope
•Indigenous people live here
Limits humans can endure
•People can be affected by the extreme heat and humidity
Body systems affected
•Nervous system
•Respiratory system
•Integumentary system
Adaptations
•Most indigenous people are not taller then 5 feet
Proper clothing required
•Wear comfortable shoes
•Wear long sleeves and pants
Special equipment required•Rain poncho
•Rubber boots
•Insect repellant
•Water
•Binoculars
•Flashlight
•Zip locked bags to keep clothing and equipment dry
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