The Amazon Rainforest is located mainly in South America and covers 3,179,715 square miles. It is home to many indigenous tribes who have lived there for generations. The climate is humid and the environment contains 20% of the world's fresh water and provides medicine for human use. Those visiting need to bring protective clothing, water, and equipment to safely navigate the challenging environment and conditions.

1. Amazon Rainforest

2. Environmental Conditions Located in South American mainly in the countries of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname, as well as French Guiana 3,179,715 square miles Made up of rainforests, seasonal forests, deciduous forests, flooded forests, and savannas.

3. Conditions Continued… Humid environment Provides medicine for people to use Contains approximately 20% of the Earth’s fresh water supply http://www.wayfaring.info/wp-content/uploads/2006/11/red-eyed-tree-frog.jpg

4. Human Life Many tribes live in the Amazon, and have been doing so for generations. Yanomami, Caboclos, Witoto, Manioc, and the Kayapo are the current tribes that make the Amazon their home. http://photos.mongabay.com/06/1031act5.jpg

5. Body systems affected Integumentary system (skin) Faces exposure to sun, and the harsh environment Endocrine system (hydration) Humid environment causes dehydration Respiratory system Breath in moisture (affects those who have asthma)

6. What to wear Bring several layers of clothing Good quality rain gear Clothes that dry quickly Sun block/clothes that offer protection form the sun Strong traction shoes Brimmed hat http://www.pezcyclingnews.com/photos/tech/bergamo/jacket-full.jpg

7. Equipment needed Bottled water Passport Boat for travel on the river Sunblock/bugspray GPS/maps Cooking/hunting tools Layers of clothing http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31T3B7M05PL._AA280_.jpg http://healthinmotion.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/aquafina.jpg

8. Bibliography Butler, Rhett A. &quot;The Amazon: The World's Largest Rainforest.&quot; The Amazon . 2007. 24 Jan. 2008 <http://rainforests.mongabay.com/amazon/>. Dowling, Mike. &quot;The Amazon Rainforest.&quot; South America . 2008. 24 Jan. 2008 <http://www.mrdowling.com/712-amazon.html>. Exploring The Vast Amazon . South Guam Elementary/Middle School. 24 Jan. 2008 <http://library.thinkquest.org/5128/tribes_am_page.html>. &quot;Jungle Lodges in Ecudar: Kapowi Lodge.&quot; ecuaworld.com . 1997-2008. 24 Jan. 2008 <http://wwww.muerteblanca.com/ecuatrips/kapawi.htm>. &quot;Travel Tips and Tools.&quot; Overseas Adventure Travel . 2008. 24 Jan. 2008 <http://www.oattravel.com/ gcc/general/default.aspx?oid=176253>.

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