tropical rainforests

what are the layers of the rainforest?

the emergent layer, the canopy, the understory, and the forest floor

what goods do we get from rainforests?

chocolate, medicine, food and palm oil

what services do rainforests provide us with?

biodiversity, reduce erosion and reduced climate change

how do plants and animals adapt?

camo flange, waxy leaves and nocturnal living

what are some local impacts of deforestation?

river pollution, soil erosion and effects local indigenous tribes

what are some global impacts of deforestation?

climate change, biodiversity loss and wildfires with increased global gases

how do people internationally manage the rainforest?

international agreements and education programs

how do people manage the rainforests nationally?

replanting and selective logging

how does farming increase deforestation?

clearing forests for crop production and clearing land for livestock

what effects does farming have on the environment?

habitat destruction, more greenhouse gas emissions

what is logging and how does it contribute to deforestation?

logging is when lots of trees are cut down in order to build things and reduces biodiversity and causes some species to become endangered