Rainforest Flashcard

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What happens to the leaves of broadleaved deciduous trees in temperate forests during fall and winter?

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They drop to the forest floor.

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What type of trees are found in coniferous forests?

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Evergreen trees.

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Describe the conditions found near the equator.

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Warm temperatures, high humidity, and abundant rainfall.

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The canopy of the rainforest is like...

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an umbrella.

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What is the climate like in coniferous forests?

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Long, harsh winters and short summers.

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What are the main layers of a rainforest?

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Emergent layer, canopy, understory, and forest floor.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing or thinning of forests by humans.

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What role do rainforests play in the global ecosystem?

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They produce oxygen, store carbon, and support biodiversity.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What adaptations do animals have in the rainforest?

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Camouflage, climbing abilities, and specialized feeding habits.