WHERE IS IT? The Amazon rain forest is mainly located in South
America in Brazil, but it is also located in other countries in the
continent like Peru, Venezuela, Ecuador, Colombia, Guyana, Bolivia,
Suriname, and French Guiana.
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WHAT ARE THE ABIOTIC FACTORS? Abiotic factors - Water, soil,
rocks, light, and the climate.
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WHAT ARE THE NATIVE PLANTS AND THEIR ADAPTATIONS TO LIVE THERE?
Orchids - A type of flowers growing in the amazon rain forest.
They're quick to absorb water and nutrients, their secondary stems
can hold water for long periods of time. Also they spread their
seeds around so they can grow in all parts of the forest. Kapok
Trees - Ceiba Pentandra - They're 200ft long in height usually,
they're prone to flooding because of their large size/roots keeping
it from falling.
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WHAT ARE THE NATIVE ANIMALS AND THEIR ADAPTATION TO LIVE THERE?
Macaw - A bird that is native to the Amazon, they're bright in
colors, they have grippling toes that are used to latch onto
branches and to be able to hold and examine items. They also have
large beaks that can crack nuts and seeds. Toucan - Again native to
South America, they're a bird with large bills which is a useful
feeding tool. They're also useful to reach fruits on branches that
are too small to support their weight.
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GIVE EXAMPLES OF COOPERATION AND COMPLETION BETWEEN AND AMONG
SPECIES. Birds and mammal species eat the fruits from trees in the
Amazon, they get their food that way, while the trees are helped by
having their seeds spread around the Amazon because of the animals.
Capuchin monkeys feed off the flowering trees, they get their food,
and the other flowers get pollen from the Capuchin monkey because
they have them on their face
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ADVERTISE YOUR BIOME'S RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES. Amazon Eco
Adventures Swimming with Pink River Dolphins. Day tour. River
Cruise. Jungle expedition. Survival Training. Tropical Tree
Climbing Learn about the nature and take photos. Amazon Gero Tour
Take wild adventure on a boat. Learn about the nature and animals.
Also the fish.
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PUBLICIZE POINTS OF INTEREST The Amazon rainforest is the
largest tropical rainforest in the world, covering over five and a
half a million square kilometres. About 2 and half million
different insect species live in the amazon as well as over 40,000
Plants
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SUGGEST OTHER BIOMES NEARBY FOR SIDE TRIPS Ficus fig interior
forest more stable (dark and humid) drip tip leaves common Syzygium
(Australia) canopy leaves exposed to recurrent dry periods -
evergreen, thick cuticle, leathery
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WHAT IS THE AVERAGE PRECIPITATION AND TEMPERATURE? The Amazon
rainforest climate is typically a tropical climate, also known as
equatorial climate, found approximately 12 degrees to the North and
South of the equator. Like any other tropical rainforest, it's hot
and humid throughout the year, with an average annual temperature
of 27C (80.7F). The Amazon rainforest climate has not a dry season,
as it rains almost the whole year. What we find is rainy season and
no-so-rainy season (so called dry) ranging from about 60-180 inches
to 30-100 inches.
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SUGGEST SUPPLIES/GEAR THAT TOURISTS SHOULD BRING TO MAKE THEIR
TRIP MORE ENJOYABLE? One backpack or sturdy duffel bag. A camera to
take video or pictures. Sturdy shoes or hiking boots comfortable
for walking. Personal medications. Rain coat. Water bottle.
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WHAT ARE SOME THREATS TO THIS BIOME? The trees are cut and
burned for many uses such as, electricity, roads, ranches, mines,
etc. This is bad because it's killing off much animal species by
destroying their homes and habitat.
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ARE THERE ANY ENDANGERED SPECIES? Jaguars, three-toed sloths,
hyacinth macaws.
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IS THERE FEAR OF CLIMATE CHANGE FOR THIS BIOME? There is fear
of climate change in the rain forest due to the deforestation,
there are possible chances of the rain forest turning into a
savannah in the future. It's expected to rise 2-3C by 2050. If it
does rise that much, it is expected to have less freshwater
systems, loss of ecological/agricultural soils, more insect
infestation, and more likely for diseases to spread around.
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WHY IS THIS BIOME GLOBALLY IMPORTANT? Help stabilize the worlds
climate Provide a home to many plants and animals Maintain the
water cycle Are a source for medicines and foods Support tribal
people Are an interesting place to visit
