The Most Beautiful Roof in the World

Front

What is biomass?

Back

The living things in the rain forest.

Front

Who is the main person discussed in the book?

Back

Meg Lowman

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What does 'herbivory' mean?

Back

Leaf and plant eating by insects and other animals.

Front

What type of book is 'The Most Beautiful Roof in the World'?

Back

Non-Fiction.

Front

How much rain falls in the Blue Creek rainforest on average per month?

Back

40 inches.

Front

What is the primary focus of the book?

Back

The ecosystem of the rainforest.

Front

What role do plants play in the rainforest?

Back

They provide food and habitat for many living organisms.

Front

What is the significance of the rainforest's biodiversity?

Back

It supports a wide variety of species and ecological processes.

Front

What are some examples of herbivores in the rainforest?

Back

Insects, sloths, and certain types of birds.

Front

Why is the rainforest often referred to as the 'lungs of the Earth'?

Back

Because it produces a significant amount of oxygen through photosynthesis.