Tropical Rainforest
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Tropical RainforestJoshy Brown & Taylor Conwell
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LocationNear the
equator
The world's largest tropical rainforests are in South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
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Competition for:SunlightVegetationWarmthFood
AdaptationFungus adapts in warm, dark places
Toucans use their bill to cut fruit from trees
Sloths use camouflage to survive
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Climate60 to 160 inches of precipitation per year.
Hot and humid conditions ideal environment for bacteria and other
microorganisms.
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Biotic Factors - AnimalsJaguar Lemur
Anteater
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Biotic Factors - Animals
Toucans
Marmosets
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Biotic Factors – PlantsBambooTropical
Fruit Trees
Rubber Trees
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Biotic Factors – PlantsLemon
Avocado
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Abiotic Factors
WaterSunlightTemperatureSoil
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Arenal Volcano, Costa RicaHighest rated vacation spot by touristsVery eco-friendlyMost active volcano until 2010
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Arenal Volcano, Costa RicaHot Springs Rappelling Tram
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Arenal VolcanoEffects of the Tropical Rainforest
Negative Effects
Clearing of trees for hotels, roads, etc
Environmental costs of ecotourism
Visitor overcapacity“Profit over preotection”
Positive Effects
Interest in location history
Encourages individual
conservation efforts
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Human Impact•Destroy habitats
•Use of fruit and trees
•Hunting
•Clearing trees for personal space