Rainforests

• In South America, the rainforests are in the northern part

  In Asia, the rainforests are in the South East.

  In Africa, the rainforests are scattered around the central part of the continent
• Rainforests only cover about 6% of the Earth’s surface. But they are home to over half the world’s species of plants and animals. 
• Emergents

  Emergents are the tallest trees and are usually over 50 metres tall
• Canopy

  The canopy contains over 50% of the rainforest wildlife
• Under canopy

  It mainly contains bare tree trunks and lianas. Lianas are vines that climb the vegetation in a bid to reach sunlight
• Shrub Layer

  It contains shrubs, ferns and other plants needing less light. Saplings
• Forest Floor

  The forest floor is usually dark and damp. It contains a layer of rotting leaves and dead animals called litter.
• Emerge/nt Kapok tree: They are higher to absorb as much light as possible.

  A) Kapok Tree

  
• Large waxy leaves with drip tips-Plants need to shed water to avoid the growth of fungi and bacteria  

  
• What are the main causes of deforestation

  A) Cattle ranching

  B) 20-25%

  C) Logging

  D) 5-10%