tropical rainforest page 72-119. objectives describe and explain distribution of tropical...
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TROPICAL RAINFOREST
PAGE 72-119
OBJECTIVES • Describe and explain distribution
of tropical rainforest.
• Describe the features of tropical rainforests.
• Describe how tropical rainforest adapt to the environment.
RAINFORESTDISTRIBUTION
Location of tropical rainforests
Location of tropical rainforests
DISTRIBUTION• Found in places between 10°N and 10°S
of the Equator
• Mainly located in Amazon Basin, Congo Basin, and parts of Southeast Asia such as Malaysia and Indonesia.
DISTRIBUTION
DISTRIBUTION• Why?: high temperatures (27°C) and
high rainfall (above 2000mm) throughout the year.
• This promotes abundant plant growth which is typical of tropical rainforests.
RAINFORESTSTRUCTURE
STRUCTURE• 3 distinct layers: Emergent, Canopy,
Undergrowth
QUICK CLASS ACTIVITY!Do up a sketch of a rainforest with its three
layers.You are expected to label/ describe every
layer in detail
RAINFORESTADAPTIVE FEATURES
Smooth bark
Tall straight trunks.
Branches spread out at the top of the trees
Fruits and flowers are colourful and strong smelling
Buttress roots to support treeShallow roots
Next lesson…• Fieldtrip to Green space• Bring 2B pencil, eraser, clipboard (or hard
backing).• Read up on Page 78-79 of textbook.