by: shevy fernando, olivia kurtz, tori martin, matthew menditto , christopher sears
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The Tropical Forest. By: Shevy Fernando, Olivia Kurtz, Tori Martin, Matthew Menditto , Christopher Sears. Location . South America Africa Asia Examples – Peru. Brazil, costa Rica Near the equator Also in Hawaii. Climate. Yearly temperature is 25⁰C to 27⁰C - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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By: Shevy Fernando,Olivia Kurtz,Tori Martin,Matthew Menditto,Christopher Sears
The Tropical Forest
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Location South America Africa Asia Examples – Peru. Brazil, costa Rica Near the equator Also in Hawaii
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Climate
Yearly temperature is 25⁰C to 27⁰C
The average yearly precipitation in the tropical forest is 253cm There is only 1 season in the tropical forest • Hot • Wet As vapor rises temperatures cool
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Plants and AdaptionsPlants
Candle bush Orchid Orange jasmine Lochroma royal Plumeria Ornamental
oregano
Adaptions
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There are scientifically described about 1.5 – 1.8 million plants in the tropical rain forest and counting.
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AnimalsPythons
VineSnakes
Anacondas
Toucans
Bengal Tigers
Sloths
Squirrel Monkeys Howler monkeys
Orangutans Macaws
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Adaptations• Uses tails to climb• Have special claws for climbing• Grip like a clamp• Strong long arms• Covering (Camouflage) • Mouths/beaks• Limbs
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They are about 30 million species of animals in rainforests around the world
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Environmental IssuesDeforestation
Clearing trees ShelterLose homes
HuntingFoodTaking awayExtinct