Costa Rica

    Cards (13)

    • Who is Dr. Boris Jepson?

      He is a biologist and environmentalist specializing in rainforest habitats.
    • Why are rainforests important for the health of our planet?

      They are vital for the survival of the human race and the planet's health.
    • How do trees in rainforests contribute to the water cycle?

      They draw water from the ground and release it into the air as water vapor.
    • What could happen if rainforests were to disappear?

      There would soon be drought, famine, and disease across the world.
    • How do trees help in combating global warming?

      They absorb huge amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
    • What do trees release back into the atmosphere after using carbon?

      Oxygen.
    • What is the significance of tropical rainforests for biodiversity?

      They are the perfect habitat for over 30 million species of plants and animals.
    • What would happen to species uniquely adapted to rainforest habitats if the rainforest were destroyed?

      Many of these species would die out.
    • How many types of bacteria can be found in just one spoonful of rainforest soil?
      Between 10,000 to 50,000 different types.
    • How many types of fungi are contained in one spoonful of rainforest soil?
      400 types.
    • What percentage of modern medicines were originally made from rainforest plants?
      Over a quarter.
    • How do indigenous peoples relate to the rainforest?
      Their culture, traditions, and religion are all connected to their rainforest habitat.
    • What do indigenous peoples understand about their environment?
      They must protect and respect their environments to preserve it for future generations.