| Why are Tropical Rainforests have a High Biodiversity? | -This is because of the Climate they have, having a Range of Spectrums |
| Describe the Climate of a Tropical Rainforest? | -Stupidly wet, around 2,000 mm per Year
-Pretty Hot, around 28 degrees on a Daily Basis and really doesn't have a huge Range
-Atmosphere is Hot and Humid, That's it
-Climate is Consistent, Seasons doesn't really Exist |
| Describe the Soil of a Tropical Rainforest | -The Majority of soil isn't Fertile
-And the Fertile Soil has a Thin Layer of Decomposition.
-Due to the Rich in Iron, it has the colour Red
-The Heavy Rainfall allows the Nutrients to be Washed of the Soil |
| Describe the Plant and Animals of the Tropical Rainforest? | -Plant Growth Thrives in this Climate [Hot and Wet]
-Since there is a lot of Plant Species, it comes with lots of Animals, Birds and Insects
-And these Species have all Adapted to the Rainforest, making it more Effective and Efficient |
| How is the Rainforest Structured out? What happens as you go Up the Layers? | -Ground Level
-Shrub Layer
-Under Canopy
-Canopy
-Emergent
-As you go up, the Light Levels also Increase. |
| How is the Rainforest Interdependent? Give an example with the Climate | -Its all in a Loop, look:
1. The Humid and Hot Climate provides lots of Growth Opportunity of Vegetation
2. This Vegetation gives way to many Species
3. Plants are Pollinated, which means they can Spread out and make More.
4. Trees help the Rain a lot, due to Transpiration. Droughts are very Unlikely here |
| How are Plants adapted for the Rainforest? | -They have Smooth Bark, and a Waxy 'Drip-trip' which just helps to run Water off Quickly
-Some Trees are Very Tall, because of the Fight for Sunlight. They also have very Sturdy Roots, to help the Trunks
-Epiphytes are Plants that can grown on another Plant. They get most of the things through the Atmosphere
-Plants have obtained Shallow Roots, to help get Nutrients from the Surface before Leached Away |
| How are the Animals adapted for the Rainforest? | -Poison Dart Frogs: They have Bright Colours and Toxic Glands to help fight Predators
-Bats: Since them being Nocturnal, this means they can Avoid Competition and the Hot Temperature
-Glasswing Butterflies: They have obtained Transparent Wings; helps against Predators
-Toucans: Using their Long Beaks, they can reach into the Tree Holes to get Unreachable Food for other Species |
