Terrestrial Ecosystems

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What are Tropical Rain Forest Animals?

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Examples include sloth, capybara, scarlet macaw, and poison dart frog.

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What is the canopy in a tropical rainforest?

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The top layer of the tropical rainforest that keeps sunlight from reaching the ground.

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What type of forest is known as taiga?

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A cool, mostly coniferous (evergreen) forest.

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What does biodiversity mean?

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The variety of different life forms in an ecosystem.

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What are some Tropical Rain Forest Plants?

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Examples include cacao, rubber tree, kapok tree, coffee, and banana.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with the environment.

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What is a biome?

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A large area characterized by its vegetation, soil, climate, and wildlife.

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What is the importance of the rainforest?

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Rainforests are crucial for biodiversity, climate regulation, and oxygen production.

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What are coniferous trees?

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Trees that have needles and cones, such as pine and spruce.

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What is deforestation?

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The clearing of trees from forested areas, often leading to habitat loss.