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Who is
Dr. Boris Jepson
?
He is a biologist and environmentalist specializing in rainforest habitats.
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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.
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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
.
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What could happen if
rainforests
were to disappear?
There would soon be
drought
,
famine
, and
disease
across the world.
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How do trees help in
combating
global warming
?
They absorb huge amounts of
carbon dioxide
from the atmosphere.
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What do trees release back into the atmosphere after using
carbon
?
Oxygen
.
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What is the significance of
tropical rainforests
for
biodiversity
?
They are the perfect habitat for over
30 million
species of plants and animals.
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What would happen to
species
uniquely adapted to
rainforest
habitats if the rainforest were destroyed?
Many of these species would die out.
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How many types of bacteria can be found in just one spoonful of rainforest soil?
Between
10,000
to
50,000
different types.
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How many types of fungi are contained in one spoonful of rainforest soil?
400
types.
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What percentage of modern medicines were originally made from rainforest plants?
Over a quarter.
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How do indigenous peoples relate to the rainforest?
Their culture, traditions, and religion are all connected to their rainforest habitat.
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What do indigenous peoples understand about their environment?
They must protect and respect their environments to preserve it for future generations.
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