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Rain Forest. By: Doug Murphy and Eddie White. Geologic Features. Large amounts of trees densely packed togethere Rain forests are located in tropical locations near the equator. Temperature. The temperature of the Rain Forest is normally between 68-93°F
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Rain Forest By: Doug Murphy and Eddie White
Geologic Features • Large amounts of trees densely packed togethere • Rain forests are located in tropical locations near the equator
Temperature • The temperature of the Rain Forest is normally between 68-93°F • The humidity ranges between 77 and 88% • The Rain Forest has an average expectance of a 100 inches of rain a year
Human Impact • Humans established thriving community with rapid population growth with agricultural Development • But people are now destroying the rainforests for wood and other resources.
Plants • The rain forest is home to a wide variety of plants such as Bengal Bamboo, Durian, and Jambu • There are layers of the rain forest growth such as canopy layer,, shrubs layer, and herb layers • These plants are generally covered in epiphytes which are plants that roots grow above ground and are supported by another plant
Animals • Animals include a wide variety of birds, mammals, and reptiles. • Animals include the Red Eyed Tree Frog, Three Toed Sloth, Toucan, and the Leafcutter Ant.
Commercial Value • Large area for farming • Many plants have medical value and are medical used in many medicines • Trees in the rainforest can be used to make lumber for building stuff
Work Cited • http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/rainforest.htm • http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/rnfrst_plant_page.htm • http://www.rainforestanimals.net/ • http://www.rain-tree.com/facts.htm