Rain Forest

RAIN FOREST Alec S., Ryan K., Andrew W., &

Mark S.

Geo. Features Mostly around the equator Rain Forests cover approximately 6% of

Earth’s land surface There are 3 main layers to the Rain Forest

1. Canopy: Top most layer, 25-45 meters high, home to birds and monkeys.

2. Understory: Middle layer, home to some amphibians and reptiles like snakes and chameleons.

3. Ground: Self explanatory, layer where most insects live. Decomposers of all kinds also call this layer home.

Temperature Wet, tropical climate Temperature rarely goes over 93◦F Humidity is average is between 77-88% Rainfall is more than 100in. a year! Monsoonal areas have periodical dry

seasons Almost all rain forests are near the

equator

Plant Types More than 2/3 of the Earth’s plant species

are found in Tropical Rain Forests Plants live in warm, humid environment that

allows a huge variety of plants rare in more mild climates

Plants are spread out between 3 main layers of the Rain Forest

Plants consist of ferns, broadleaved shrubs, dwarf bombs, carnivores plants, orchids, strangler fig, and others

Over 300 species of trees

Animal TypesVARITY OF TYPES OF ANIMALSREPTILES, FISH, BIRDS, INSECTS, MAMMALS ALL LIVE IN RAIN FORESTS Reptiles

1. Poison Dart Frogs2. Green Iguana3. Green Anaconda4. Green River Turtles

Fish1. Fresh water sting ray2. Arapama3. Annual Killi Fish

Birds1. King Vulture2. Macaw3. Toucans

Mammals1. Sloth2. Puma3. Monkey

Human Impact on Rain Forests Tropical deforistation Pollution Urbanization Poaching and Hunting Tourism Introduction of foreign plants and animals

Commercial Profit of Rain Forests

Logging Large and Small Scale agriculture Cattle Pasture Some plants can be used for medical

purposes

Work Cites www.blueplanetbiomes.com www.wildernessclassroom.com www.srl.caltech.edu www.mongabay.com