Rainforest Presentation
•Download as PPT, PDF•
1 like•272 views
The document discusses the importance of saving the rainforest and provides facts about the threats facing it. It notes that 1.5 acres of rainforest are lost every second, over 100 plant and animal species are lost daily, and more than half of the world's animals live in rainforests. It recommends ways for readers to help such as planting trees, recycling paper, establishing protected areas, reducing meat and plastic consumption. Additional facts provided are that destroying rainforests is illegal, loss of rainforests could impact weather patterns, native populations would lose their homes, and costs of wood and paper would increase with reduced supply.
Report
Share
Report
Share
![The rainforest is... ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Recommended
Help Save The Rainforest
The document discusses the importance of saving the rainforest and provides ways individuals can help. It notes that the rainforest contains much wildlife and plants, provides medicine and resources for people, and helps regulate the climate and reduce global warming. Individuals can help by recycling, planting trees, using less water, and saving paper bags. The rainforest absorbs carbon dioxide, spans a small area of the planet between the tropics, and receives large amounts of rainfall each year.
Shoal Creek Pollen Parks
The document discusses a proposal by the Shoal Creek Conservancy to create wildflower meadows and insect gardens in parks along Shoal Creek in Austin, Texas. This is proposed to help address the decline in pollinator populations like bees. The meadows would provide habitat for pollinators and use native wildflowers appropriate for the region. They would help with stormwater management and have educational and aesthetic benefits for the community. The proposal identifies Duncan, Bailey, and Wooldridge Square parks as locations that could include new wildflower gardens.
Topic
Rainforests provide habitat for many species of plants and animals, regulate the climate, prevent soil erosion, and are home to indigenous people. They store large amounts of water and carbon while their soils have few nutrients. Deforestation damages the land and threatens over half of the world's plant and animal species. Rainforests are an important source of medicines, foods, and industrial products.
The everglades PERIOD 3
The Everglades is a biome located in South Florida consisting of deciduous forest and grasslands. It has an average temperature of 53-77F and receives 54 inches of rainfall annually. The Everglades is home to many species like the Florida panther, American alligator, and West Indian manatee. However, human activity like draining water for agriculture has severely damaged the ecosystem, reducing its size by half and altering water flows and quality. The government is working to restore the Everglades through billions in funding and laws aimed at preserving the remaining areas and reconstructing the natural hydrology.
Destruction of the everglades
The Everglades ecosystem in Florida has been significantly damaged since the early 1900s through drainage projects, pollution, and introduction of non-native species. Canals and dams were built to drain the Everglades for agriculture and development, interrupting the natural water flow and causing drought, fires, and saltwater intrusion. Nutrient pollution from agricultural runoff supports invasive plants and algae. Non-native animal species like pythons and frogs have been released and now threaten native species. Restoring proper water flows and holding polluters accountable is needed to save the fragile Everglades environment.
Introduction rainforests
Tropical rainforests are located near the equator where temperatures are warm. They receive over 100 inches of rain annually, which allows dense vegetation to thrive. Rainforests have four layers - the forest floor, understory, canopy, and emergent layer - each providing habitat for different plant and animal species. More than half of all plant and animal species live in rainforests. Rainforests play an important role in regulating Earth's climate and temperature, and provide resources like wood, paper, medicines and food including bananas, oranges and chocolate. However, rainforests are disappearing rapidly due to land conversion and deforestation, threatening biodiversity and climate stability.
Temperate grasslands PERIOD 4
Temperate grasslands are located between the Tropics and include prairies, steppes, and pampas. They have hot summers and cold winters with 10-35 inches of annual precipitation. The soil is nutrient-rich due to deep grass roots. Characteristic plants include grasses like needlegrass and foxtail grass that support herbivores like bison and deer, which are preyed on by carnivores like cheetahs and badgers. Humans have converted much of the land to agriculture, damaging the ecosystem, but conservation efforts include restricting development and restoring degraded areas.
Tiaga PERIOD 4
The taiga biome is located in northern regions between 60-75° latitude, spanning parts of Canada, Europe, and Asia. The climate is very cold, below freezing for 6 months of the year. Common animal species include lynx, snowshoe rabbits, elk, and moose. Trees like pine, spruce, and fir have adapted to release toxins that prevent other species from growing. Human activities like logging, mining, and deforestation threaten the fragile taiga ecosystem.
Recommended
Help Save The Rainforest
The document discusses the importance of saving the rainforest and provides ways individuals can help. It notes that the rainforest contains much wildlife and plants, provides medicine and resources for people, and helps regulate the climate and reduce global warming. Individuals can help by recycling, planting trees, using less water, and saving paper bags. The rainforest absorbs carbon dioxide, spans a small area of the planet between the tropics, and receives large amounts of rainfall each year.
Shoal Creek Pollen Parks
The document discusses a proposal by the Shoal Creek Conservancy to create wildflower meadows and insect gardens in parks along Shoal Creek in Austin, Texas. This is proposed to help address the decline in pollinator populations like bees. The meadows would provide habitat for pollinators and use native wildflowers appropriate for the region. They would help with stormwater management and have educational and aesthetic benefits for the community. The proposal identifies Duncan, Bailey, and Wooldridge Square parks as locations that could include new wildflower gardens.
Topic
Rainforests provide habitat for many species of plants and animals, regulate the climate, prevent soil erosion, and are home to indigenous people. They store large amounts of water and carbon while their soils have few nutrients. Deforestation damages the land and threatens over half of the world's plant and animal species. Rainforests are an important source of medicines, foods, and industrial products.
The everglades PERIOD 3
The Everglades is a biome located in South Florida consisting of deciduous forest and grasslands. It has an average temperature of 53-77F and receives 54 inches of rainfall annually. The Everglades is home to many species like the Florida panther, American alligator, and West Indian manatee. However, human activity like draining water for agriculture has severely damaged the ecosystem, reducing its size by half and altering water flows and quality. The government is working to restore the Everglades through billions in funding and laws aimed at preserving the remaining areas and reconstructing the natural hydrology.
Destruction of the everglades
The Everglades ecosystem in Florida has been significantly damaged since the early 1900s through drainage projects, pollution, and introduction of non-native species. Canals and dams were built to drain the Everglades for agriculture and development, interrupting the natural water flow and causing drought, fires, and saltwater intrusion. Nutrient pollution from agricultural runoff supports invasive plants and algae. Non-native animal species like pythons and frogs have been released and now threaten native species. Restoring proper water flows and holding polluters accountable is needed to save the fragile Everglades environment.
Introduction rainforests
Tropical rainforests are located near the equator where temperatures are warm. They receive over 100 inches of rain annually, which allows dense vegetation to thrive. Rainforests have four layers - the forest floor, understory, canopy, and emergent layer - each providing habitat for different plant and animal species. More than half of all plant and animal species live in rainforests. Rainforests play an important role in regulating Earth's climate and temperature, and provide resources like wood, paper, medicines and food including bananas, oranges and chocolate. However, rainforests are disappearing rapidly due to land conversion and deforestation, threatening biodiversity and climate stability.
Temperate grasslands PERIOD 4
Temperate grasslands are located between the Tropics and include prairies, steppes, and pampas. They have hot summers and cold winters with 10-35 inches of annual precipitation. The soil is nutrient-rich due to deep grass roots. Characteristic plants include grasses like needlegrass and foxtail grass that support herbivores like bison and deer, which are preyed on by carnivores like cheetahs and badgers. Humans have converted much of the land to agriculture, damaging the ecosystem, but conservation efforts include restricting development and restoring degraded areas.
Tiaga PERIOD 4
The taiga biome is located in northern regions between 60-75° latitude, spanning parts of Canada, Europe, and Asia. The climate is very cold, below freezing for 6 months of the year. Common animal species include lynx, snowshoe rabbits, elk, and moose. Trees like pine, spruce, and fir have adapted to release toxins that prevent other species from growing. Human activities like logging, mining, and deforestation threaten the fragile taiga ecosystem.
Breeana G Rf Slides(1)
The document discusses facts about rainforests, including that they cover 7% of the Earth's surface, receive over 80 inches of rainfall per year, and provide many important resources like food, oxygen, and medicine. It emphasizes that rainforests are in danger of deforestation, with 50 species going extinct every day, and provides tips for conserving resources to help save them, such as using less water and electricity.
Why are forests important
Forests provide many important benefits. They are a source of wood and other products like paper, fiberboard and medicines. Forests also play an important role in protecting the environment by preventing soil erosion, regulating snow melt and wind patterns. They lower temperatures by providing shade. Forests serve as habitats for wildlife and indigenous people, with about 50% of all species calling forests their home. Finally, forests have a significant impact on climate by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.
Deciduous forest PERIOD 5
Temperate deciduous forests are located in areas with moderate rainfall and temperatures around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, including parts of North America, Europe, Russia, China, and Japan. These forests have high biodiversity and various tree species that lose their leaves seasonally. Humans have significantly impacted deciduous forests through deforestation, agriculture, and urbanization, reducing forest coverage to about a third of its original extent. While more developed countries have enacted protections, less developed countries still lack resources to curb deforestation.
Wolf sitrin
This document discusses various environmental and social issues including the unsustainable rate of paper and tree usage in the US, the destruction of rainforests, exposure of minority children to environmental hazards like asbestos and lead paint, population growth straining resources, heavy pesticide usage polluting groundwater, and disproportionate placement of hazardous waste sites near minority groups. It introduces Roots & Shoots, which appears to address these interconnected environmental and social challenges.
Monsoon forest PERIOD 5
Monsoon Rainforest is a type of seasonal tropical forest that experiences a long dry season followed by a wet season with heavy rainfall. Key points:
- Located between 10-25 degrees latitude, areas include India, Sri Lanka, Africa, South America.
- Hot and humid all year with high rainfall during wet season that can exceed 2000mm. Soil is poor and leached of nutrients.
- Supports diverse wildlife like birds, deer, elephants, snakes. Tall trees produce large amounts of oxygen through photosynthesis.
- Heavily impacted by human activities like deforestation, pollution, and climate change which disrupt rainfall patterns. Proper precautions needed during monsoon seasons.
The amazon rainforest PERIOD 4
Tropical rainforests are located in warm, equatorial regions like South America, receiving high average rainfall of 108 inches per year. They have immense biodiversity, being home to over 427 mammal, 1,300 bird, and 400 amphibian species. The document describes some animal species found in rainforests like anacondas, glass frogs, macaws, sloths, and jaguars. It also discusses plant species like corpse flowers, strangler figs, and Amazon water lilies. Food webs and pyramids in rainforests are explained, showing energy transfer between primary producers, primary consumers, and apex predators. Photosynthesis occurs most actively in the canopy layer. Deforestation is an issue
Temperate deciduous forest PERIOD 3
The document describes the temperate deciduous forest biome. Key points include:
- Locations include eastern North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.
- Trees are deciduous and lose their leaves seasonally. Diversity of plants and animals depends on leaf loss.
- Humans have heavily impacted these forests through deforestation for agriculture, grazing, and lumber. While some areas faced little conservation historically, protected areas now exist in Russia, the US, and other regions.
Rainforest Tasks by Prabhleen
The document discusses several plants and animals found in tropical rainforests, including the Bougainvillea vine/shrub, Kapok tree, Bengal bamboo, Cryptanthus bromeliad, Jambu fruit tree, and mangrove forests. It also covers the different layers of the rainforest - emergent, canopy, understory, and forest floor - and the types of animals found in each layer. Finally, it discusses why rainforest plants and animals are often brightly colored.
Rainforests
The tropical rainforest is a unique ecosystem with constant high temperatures and rainfall. This creates a unique water and nutrient cycle. However, rainforests are threatened by human expansion and activities like agriculture, mining, and infrastructure development which can lead to deforestation and environmental degradation. While these activities may provide short-term economic benefits, they often come at the cost of significant environmental damage and loss of biodiversity.
Rain forest depletion
types of rain forest,causes of depletion,conservation,amazon rain forest, layers of rain forest, over grazzing, deforestation
The Province of Aklan
The document summarizes information about Aklan province in the Philippines. It describes Aklan's geographical location in western Visayas and climate, which is tropical with wet and dry seasons. It also lists some of Aklan's dominant flora and fauna, such as the bamboo tree, bariw tree, yellow hibiscus, and Philippine spotted deer. Finally, it characterizes Aklan's biome as a tropical rainforest due to its high rainfall, home to many plant and animal species.
Use Of The Amazon Rainforest
The passage discusses the traditional way of life of Amazon Indians and their view of the natural world. It introduces Ipecac, an elder from an Amazon Indian tribe, who believes that rivers, trees, the sun and moon are part of nature that everything, including modern machines, depends on for survival. Ipecac explains that future generations will only live if the current generation passes on the land, and that if the land is destroyed, there will be nothing left to pass on and both current and future generations will die.
Help Save The Rainforest
The document discusses the importance of saving the rainforest and provides facts about the rainforest. It states that the rainforest is home to half of the world's plant and animal species, produces oxygen, and houses resources for fighting cancer. It would cause many species to go extinct and disrupt the food chain if the rainforest is destroyed. The document encourages readers to help save the rainforest by reusing materials, composting, using mulch in gardens, and respecting wildlife habitats. It notes that destroying the rainforest's trees would eliminate one third of animal species and damage the thin soil.
Cameron B. Welch - Taiga presentation
The taiga biome, also known as the boreal forest, is characterized by long, bitterly cold winters and short, cool summers. It forms a continuous belt of coniferous forests across northern regions of Europe and Asia and North America. Key abiotic factors include low temperatures, heavy snowfall, and soil that is frozen for months each winter. The water and nitrogen cycles play important roles in supporting the ecosystem by circulating water and transforming nitrogen into usable forms for plants. An earthquake could severely impact the taiga by destroying plant and animal habitats, causing avalanches, and disrupting the ecosystem until gradual regeneration occurs through decomposition, scavenging, and reseeding over time.
Rainforest Plants
The document discusses the variety of plant life found in tropical rainforests. It notes that rainforests contain over half the world's plant species due to abundant rainfall and sunshine. The major plants are tall trees that create a canopy up to 100 feet high and hold many epiphytic plants like orchids, bromeliads and ferns. Vines called lianas are also important, and pitcher plants trap insects. While rainforests once covered 14% of the planet, deforestation has reduced this to 6%. Rainforest plants provide valuable foods, medicines, and produce one-fifth of the world's oxygen supply.
The chaparral biome
The document summarizes the chaparral biome. It is located in areas with Mediterranean climates around the world, including California. The climate is mild and wet in winter but hot and dry in summer, with frequent droughts. Plants in the chaparral, mainly shrubs, have adapted to the climate and wildfires through resprouting or relying on fire to open seeds. Animals found there include rabbits, deer, and birds that rely on plants for food and shelter. The chaparral is threatened by human activities like development and uncontrolled fires, which can harm the native plants and animals. Conservation efforts are needed to protect this unique biome.
Sec 1 geog unit 3 lesson 2
The document discusses the uses and importance of tropical rainforests. It explains that rainforests help with water catchment by reducing surface runoff and filtering rainwater through trees and soil before it reaches reservoirs. Rainforests also play a key role in the oxygen cycle by absorbing carbon dioxide during photosynthesis. They are home to most of the world's plant and animal species and provide resources like food, medicine, and timber for human populations.
Activity 3 Slide Show
The document discusses the importance of saving the rainforest and provides information to support that goal. It notes that rainforests contain many species of plants and animals, as well as potential medicines. The forest is threatened by burning, logging, and farming, which can lead to global warming, erosion, habitat loss, and depleted soil. The document encourages readers to help save rainforests by making responsible consumer choices and donations to environmental organizations.
Help Save The Rainforest!
The document discusses the importance of saving the rainforest and provides tips for how to help. It notes that rainforests are home to most of the world's plant and animal species but are being cut down at an alarming rate. This is causing problems like changes to weather patterns and loss of important medicines. The document encourages readers to keep cats indoors, reduce pesticide and paper use, and dispose of paints properly to help save the endangered rainforest ecosystem.
Help Save The Rainforest!
The document discusses the importance of saving the rainforest and provides tips for how to help. It notes that rainforests are home to most of the world's plant and animal species but are being cut down at an alarming rate. This is causing problems like changes to weather patterns and loss of important medicines. The document encourages readers to keep cats indoors, reduce pesticide and paper use, and dispose of paints properly to help save the endangered rainforest ecosystem.
Help Save The Rainforest!
The document discusses the importance of saving the rainforest and provides tips for how to help. It notes that rainforests are home to most of the world's plant and animal species but are being cut down at an alarming rate. This is causing problems like changes to weather patterns and loss of important medicines. The document encourages readers to keep cats indoors, reduce pesticide and paper use, and dispose of paints properly to help save the endangered rainforest ecosystem.
Help Save The Rainforest Power Point
The document discusses rainforests and provides ways to help save them. It notes that the large trees and thick canopy leaves cause rain to take 10 minutes to reach the ground. The floor is full of animal and plant life. It rains an inch every day and the canopy is home to many species of birds, bugs, reptiles, and mammals. Recycling, reducing litter, and avoiding products from endangered animals can help save rainforests. Rainforests contain thousands of fruit types and plant species and only 4% are currently protected.
More Related Content
What's hot
Breeana G Rf Slides(1)
The document discusses facts about rainforests, including that they cover 7% of the Earth's surface, receive over 80 inches of rainfall per year, and provide many important resources like food, oxygen, and medicine. It emphasizes that rainforests are in danger of deforestation, with 50 species going extinct every day, and provides tips for conserving resources to help save them, such as using less water and electricity.
Why are forests important
Forests provide many important benefits. They are a source of wood and other products like paper, fiberboard and medicines. Forests also play an important role in protecting the environment by preventing soil erosion, regulating snow melt and wind patterns. They lower temperatures by providing shade. Forests serve as habitats for wildlife and indigenous people, with about 50% of all species calling forests their home. Finally, forests have a significant impact on climate by absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing oxygen.
Deciduous forest PERIOD 5
Temperate deciduous forests are located in areas with moderate rainfall and temperatures around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, including parts of North America, Europe, Russia, China, and Japan. These forests have high biodiversity and various tree species that lose their leaves seasonally. Humans have significantly impacted deciduous forests through deforestation, agriculture, and urbanization, reducing forest coverage to about a third of its original extent. While more developed countries have enacted protections, less developed countries still lack resources to curb deforestation.
Wolf sitrin
This document discusses various environmental and social issues including the unsustainable rate of paper and tree usage in the US, the destruction of rainforests, exposure of minority children to environmental hazards like asbestos and lead paint, population growth straining resources, heavy pesticide usage polluting groundwater, and disproportionate placement of hazardous waste sites near minority groups. It introduces Roots & Shoots, which appears to address these interconnected environmental and social challenges.
Monsoon forest PERIOD 5
Monsoon Rainforest is a type of seasonal tropical forest that experiences a long dry season followed by a wet season with heavy rainfall. Key points:
- Located between 10-25 degrees latitude, areas include India, Sri Lanka, Africa, South America.
- Hot and humid all year with high rainfall during wet season that can exceed 2000mm. Soil is poor and leached of nutrients.
- Supports diverse wildlife like birds, deer, elephants, snakes. Tall trees produce large amounts of oxygen through photosynthesis.
- Heavily impacted by human activities like deforestation, pollution, and climate change which disrupt rainfall patterns. Proper precautions needed during monsoon seasons.
The amazon rainforest PERIOD 4
Tropical rainforests are located in warm, equatorial regions like South America, receiving high average rainfall of 108 inches per year. They have immense biodiversity, being home to over 427 mammal, 1,300 bird, and 400 amphibian species. The document describes some animal species found in rainforests like anacondas, glass frogs, macaws, sloths, and jaguars. It also discusses plant species like corpse flowers, strangler figs, and Amazon water lilies. Food webs and pyramids in rainforests are explained, showing energy transfer between primary producers, primary consumers, and apex predators. Photosynthesis occurs most actively in the canopy layer. Deforestation is an issue
Temperate deciduous forest PERIOD 3
The document describes the temperate deciduous forest biome. Key points include:
- Locations include eastern North America, Europe, and parts of Asia.
- Trees are deciduous and lose their leaves seasonally. Diversity of plants and animals depends on leaf loss.
- Humans have heavily impacted these forests through deforestation for agriculture, grazing, and lumber. While some areas faced little conservation historically, protected areas now exist in Russia, the US, and other regions.
Rainforest Tasks by Prabhleen
The document discusses several plants and animals found in tropical rainforests, including the Bougainvillea vine/shrub, Kapok tree, Bengal bamboo, Cryptanthus bromeliad, Jambu fruit tree, and mangrove forests. It also covers the different layers of the rainforest - emergent, canopy, understory, and forest floor - and the types of animals found in each layer. Finally, it discusses why rainforest plants and animals are often brightly colored.
Rainforests
The tropical rainforest is a unique ecosystem with constant high temperatures and rainfall. This creates a unique water and nutrient cycle. However, rainforests are threatened by human expansion and activities like agriculture, mining, and infrastructure development which can lead to deforestation and environmental degradation. While these activities may provide short-term economic benefits, they often come at the cost of significant environmental damage and loss of biodiversity.
Rain forest depletion
types of rain forest,causes of depletion,conservation,amazon rain forest, layers of rain forest, over grazzing, deforestation
The Province of Aklan
The document summarizes information about Aklan province in the Philippines. It describes Aklan's geographical location in western Visayas and climate, which is tropical with wet and dry seasons. It also lists some of Aklan's dominant flora and fauna, such as the bamboo tree, bariw tree, yellow hibiscus, and Philippine spotted deer. Finally, it characterizes Aklan's biome as a tropical rainforest due to its high rainfall, home to many plant and animal species.
Use Of The Amazon Rainforest
The passage discusses the traditional way of life of Amazon Indians and their view of the natural world. It introduces Ipecac, an elder from an Amazon Indian tribe, who believes that rivers, trees, the sun and moon are part of nature that everything, including modern machines, depends on for survival. Ipecac explains that future generations will only live if the current generation passes on the land, and that if the land is destroyed, there will be nothing left to pass on and both current and future generations will die.
Help Save The Rainforest
The document discusses the importance of saving the rainforest and provides facts about the rainforest. It states that the rainforest is home to half of the world's plant and animal species, produces oxygen, and houses resources for fighting cancer. It would cause many species to go extinct and disrupt the food chain if the rainforest is destroyed. The document encourages readers to help save the rainforest by reusing materials, composting, using mulch in gardens, and respecting wildlife habitats. It notes that destroying the rainforest's trees would eliminate one third of animal species and damage the thin soil.
Cameron B. Welch - Taiga presentation
The taiga biome, also known as the boreal forest, is characterized by long, bitterly cold winters and short, cool summers. It forms a continuous belt of coniferous forests across northern regions of Europe and Asia and North America. Key abiotic factors include low temperatures, heavy snowfall, and soil that is frozen for months each winter. The water and nitrogen cycles play important roles in supporting the ecosystem by circulating water and transforming nitrogen into usable forms for plants. An earthquake could severely impact the taiga by destroying plant and animal habitats, causing avalanches, and disrupting the ecosystem until gradual regeneration occurs through decomposition, scavenging, and reseeding over time.
Rainforest Plants
The document discusses the variety of plant life found in tropical rainforests. It notes that rainforests contain over half the world's plant species due to abundant rainfall and sunshine. The major plants are tall trees that create a canopy up to 100 feet high and hold many epiphytic plants like orchids, bromeliads and ferns. Vines called lianas are also important, and pitcher plants trap insects. While rainforests once covered 14% of the planet, deforestation has reduced this to 6%. Rainforest plants provide valuable foods, medicines, and produce one-fifth of the world's oxygen supply.
The chaparral biome
The document summarizes the chaparral biome. It is located in areas with Mediterranean climates around the world, including California. The climate is mild and wet in winter but hot and dry in summer, with frequent droughts. Plants in the chaparral, mainly shrubs, have adapted to the climate and wildfires through resprouting or relying on fire to open seeds. Animals found there include rabbits, deer, and birds that rely on plants for food and shelter. The chaparral is threatened by human activities like development and uncontrolled fires, which can harm the native plants and animals. Conservation efforts are needed to protect this unique biome.
Sec 1 geog unit 3 lesson 2
The document discusses the uses and importance of tropical rainforests. It explains that rainforests help with water catchment by reducing surface runoff and filtering rainwater through trees and soil before it reaches reservoirs. Rainforests also play a key role in the oxygen cycle by absorbing carbon dioxide during photosynthesis. They are home to most of the world's plant and animal species and provide resources like food, medicine, and timber for human populations.
What's hot (17)
Similar to Rainforest Presentation
Activity 3 Slide Show
The document discusses the importance of saving the rainforest and provides information to support that goal. It notes that rainforests contain many species of plants and animals, as well as potential medicines. The forest is threatened by burning, logging, and farming, which can lead to global warming, erosion, habitat loss, and depleted soil. The document encourages readers to help save rainforests by making responsible consumer choices and donations to environmental organizations.
Help Save The Rainforest!
The document discusses the importance of saving the rainforest and provides tips for how to help. It notes that rainforests are home to most of the world's plant and animal species but are being cut down at an alarming rate. This is causing problems like changes to weather patterns and loss of important medicines. The document encourages readers to keep cats indoors, reduce pesticide and paper use, and dispose of paints properly to help save the endangered rainforest ecosystem.
Help Save The Rainforest!
The document discusses the importance of saving the rainforest and provides tips for how to help. It notes that rainforests are home to most of the world's plant and animal species but are being cut down at an alarming rate. This is causing problems like changes to weather patterns and loss of important medicines. The document encourages readers to keep cats indoors, reduce pesticide and paper use, and dispose of paints properly to help save the endangered rainforest ecosystem.
Help Save The Rainforest!
The document discusses the importance of saving the rainforest and provides tips for how to help. It notes that rainforests are home to most of the world's plant and animal species but are being cut down at an alarming rate. This is causing problems like changes to weather patterns and loss of important medicines. The document encourages readers to keep cats indoors, reduce pesticide and paper use, and dispose of paints properly to help save the endangered rainforest ecosystem.
Help Save The Rainforest Power Point
The document discusses rainforests and provides ways to help save them. It notes that the large trees and thick canopy leaves cause rain to take 10 minutes to reach the ground. The floor is full of animal and plant life. It rains an inch every day and the canopy is home to many species of birds, bugs, reptiles, and mammals. Recycling, reducing litter, and avoiding products from endangered animals can help save rainforests. Rainforests contain thousands of fruit types and plant species and only 4% are currently protected.
Help Save The Rainforest Power Point
The document discusses rainforests and provides ways to help save them. It notes that the large trees and thick canopy leaves cause rain to take 10 minutes to reach the ground. The floor is full of animal and plant life. It rains an inch per day and the canopy is home to many species of birds, bugs, reptiles, and mammals. The humidity makes the soil very rich. Suggested ways to help include recycling, reducing litter, and not buying products from endangered animals. Rainforests contain thousands of fruit types and plant species, but only 4% are protected despite their destruction of one football field per second.
Help Save The Rainforest Power Point
The document discusses rainforests and provides ways to help save them. It notes that the large trees and thick canopy leaves cause rain to take 10 minutes to reach the ground. The floor is full of animal and plant life. It rains an inch every day and the canopy is home to many species of birds, bugs, reptiles, and mammals. The soil is very rich due to the humid temperature. The document suggests ways to help such as recycling, reducing litter, and not buying endangered animal products. It also provides facts about the size of the rainforest destroyed each second and the diversity of plants and animals that call it home.
Help Save The Rainforest Power Point
The document discusses rainforests and provides ways to help save them. It notes that the large trees and thick canopy leaves cause rain to take 10 minutes to reach the ground. The floor is full of animal and plant life. It rains an inch per day and the canopy is home to many species of birds, bugs, reptiles, and mammals. The humidity makes the soil very rich. Suggested ways to help include recycling, reducing litter, and not buying products from endangered animals. Rainforests contain thousands of fruit types and plant species and only 4% are currently protected.
Help Save The Rainforest Power Point
The document discusses rainforests and provides ways to help save them. It notes that the large trees and thick canopy leaves cause rain to take 10 minutes to reach the ground. The floor is full of animal and plant life. It rains an inch per day and the canopy is home to many species of birds, bugs, reptiles, and mammals. The humidity makes the soil very rich. Suggested ways to help include recycling, reducing litter, and not buying products from endangered animals. Rainforests contain thousands of fruit types and plant species and only 4% are currently protected.
Help Save The Rainforest Power Point
The document discusses rainforests and provides ways to help save them. It notes that the large trees and thick canopy leaves cause rain to take 10 minutes to reach the ground. The floor is full of animal and plant life. It rains an inch every day and the canopy is home to many species of birds, bugs, reptiles, and mammals. Recycling, reducing litter, and avoiding products from endangered animals can help save rainforests. Rainforests contain thousands of fruit types and plant species and only 4% are currently protected.
Conservation of plants and animals
Deforestation is clearing forests for other land uses like agriculture, housing, and industry which causes environmental issues. It increases temperatures and carbon dioxide leading to global warming, lowers groundwater levels, and disturbs the natural balance. With fewer trees, less carbon dioxide is used, increasing amounts in the atmosphere and disturbing the water cycle which can lead to droughts. Removing topsoil exposes less fertile lower layers, causing desertification. Conservation efforts include biosphere reserves, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries which protect biodiversity and wildlife habitats.
Forest report
The Philippine forests are among the most biodiverse in the world but are also among the most endangered, hosting many rare plant and animal species. Forest cover has declined significantly from around 54% historically to just 18.6% currently, and is shrinking at around 2% per year or 63 hectares per hour due to logging, land conversion, and other threats. This loss of forests endangers ecosystems, indigenous peoples, and threatens resources like food, water, and medicine. Efforts are needed to protect and restore the Philippines' remaining forests and biodiversity.
Tropical Rainforest
A typical patch of rainforest contains over 1,500 flowering plants, 750 tree species, 400 bird species and 150 butterfly species. Rainforests provide important resources like medicines, timber, and food, with 70% of plants used to treat cancer found exclusively in rainforests. More than 1 billion people depend on forests for survival. Deforestation is one of the leading causes of climate change, with a football field of rainforest destroyed every second due to unsustainable agriculture and ranching practices like cattle ranching. By 2030, only 10% of tropical rainforests are projected to remain if deforestation continues at its current rate, resulting in the loss of hundreds of thousands of species.
"what is Biodiversity ?" for school project
Deforestation involves clearing forests and converting the land to other uses like agriculture. It has significant negative impacts like loss of biodiversity, soil erosion, disruption of water cycles, and increased carbon emissions. While regeneration harvesting can be sustainable in some environments, large-scale deforestation causes habitat destruction and species extinction. Factors like population growth, exploitation of resources, and lack of environmental protection have contributed to ongoing deforestation issues around the world. Conservation efforts aim to preserve forests and wildlife through protected areas, anti-poaching laws, and management plans.
CH-7 Conservation of plants and animals- class 8
Deforestation involves clearing forests to obtain wood for fuel, construction, and making way for agriculture. This causes problems like increased carbon dioxide and global warming, loss of habitats, and increased temperatures. Drought is a prolonged shortage of water that damages ecosystems and agriculture. Desertification transforms fertile land into desert through processes like drought, deforestation and climate change. Conservation efforts aim to protect forests, wildlife, and biodiversity through practices like establishing biosphere reserves, national parks, and wildlife sanctuaries.
Essay Deforestation
This document discusses deforestation and its causes and impacts. It notes that the world is losing about 20.4 million hectares of tropical forests annually, and if rates are not reduced all tropical forests could be lost in about 50 years. It discusses some of the efforts to increase awareness of and reduce deforestation, including the introduction of the Tropical Forestry Action Plan in 1985 which involved several international organizations and over 60 countries developing national forestry plans. The document also outlines some of the direct causes of tropical deforestation, including permanent agriculture, ranching, unsustainable forestry, infrastructure projects and fires.
Lungs of the planet earth
Forests are the lungs of the earth. It is the trees which absorb the carbon dioxide released by the burning of fuel by man and keeps the air fresh.
The leaves use this carbon dioxide to produce food during photosynthesis, which is needed by animals.
The leaves after photosynthesis release oxygen which is a by- product of photosynthesis into the atmosphere.
This oxygen in the atmosphere is needed by all living organism for respiration. Without oxygen no animal or plant can survive on this earth!
The roots of trees help in absorbing the water from the ground and bring it up to the leaves. The excess water is sent out through the stomata and so the water vapour is released into the atmosphere.
Class 8 science ch 7 conservation of plants and animals
Deforestation involves clearing forests to make way for other land uses. This disrupts natural ecosystems and can lead to problems like increased temperatures, drought, and desertification. Conservation efforts aim to protect biodiversity through reserves that safeguard habitats and wildlife. Reforestation is important to restore forests and regain environmental benefits.
6th Amelia, Bryce, Kelly, Tanner
The document discusses the importance of protecting rainforests and the negative impacts of deforestation. It notes that rainforests contain a high percentage of the world's animal species, provide important medicines, produce oxygen, regulate the climate, and are being destroyed at an alarming rate every year. The document urges readers to help stop rainforest destruction and warns that the consequences of widespread deforestation would be severe.
Tropical forest
Tropical rainforests are the richest habitats on Earth, containing over half of the world's plant and animal species in only 6% of the Earth's land. They are being destroyed at a rate of 70 acres per minute through deforestation for agriculture and grazing land. Every year, an area the size of Wisconsin is lost or damaged. Tips to help prevent further deforestation include planting trees, limiting paper usage, using recycled paper products, and raising awareness about the impacts of deforestation.
Similar to Rainforest Presentation (20)
Class 8 science ch 7 conservation of plants and animals
Class 8 science ch 7 conservation of plants and animals
Recently uploaded
Benner "Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers"
This presentation was provided by Rebecca Benner, Ph.D., of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, for the second session of NISO's 2024 Training Series "DEIA in the Scholarly Landscape." Session Two: 'Expanding Pathways to Publishing Careers,' was held June 13, 2024.
The History of Stoke Newington Street Names
Presented at the Stoke Newington Literary Festival on 9th June 2024
www.StokeNewingtonHistory.com
Lifelines of National Economy chapter for Class 10 STUDY MATERIAL PDF
The chapter Lifelines of National Economy in Class 10 Geography focuses on the various modes of transportation and communication that play a vital role in the economic development of a country. These lifelines are crucial for the movement of goods, services, and people, thereby connecting different regions and promoting economic activities.
HYPERTENSION - SLIDE SHARE PRESENTATION.
IT WILL BE HELPFULL FOR THE NUSING STUDENTS
IT FOCUSED ON MEDICAL MANAGEMENT AND NURSING MANAGEMENT.
HIGHLIGHTS ON HEALTH EDUCATION.
A Visual Guide to 1 Samuel | A Tale of Two Hearts
These slides walk through the story of 1 Samuel. Samuel is the last judge of Israel. The people reject God and want a king. Saul is anointed as the first king, but he is not a good king. David, the shepherd boy is anointed and Saul is envious of him. David shows honor while Saul continues to self destruct.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
Date: May 29, 2024
Tags: Information Security, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, Artificial Intelligence, GDPR
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Find out more about ISO training and certification services
Training: ISO/IEC 27001 Information Security Management System - EN | PECB
ISO/IEC 42001 Artificial Intelligence Management System - EN | PECB
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) - Training Courses - EN | PECB
Webinars: https://pecb.com/webinars
Article: https://pecb.com/article
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For more information about PECB:
Website: https://pecb.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pecb/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PECBInternational/
Slideshare: http://www.slideshare.net/PECBCERTIFICATION
BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...
BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...Nguyen Thanh Tu Collection
https://app.box.com/s/qhtvq32h4ybf9t49ku85x0n3xl4jhr15Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptx
Iván Bornacelly, Policy Analyst at the OECD Centre for Skills, OECD, presents at the webinar 'Tackling job market gaps with a skills-first approach' on 12 June 2024
Wound healing PPT
This document provides an overview of wound healing, its functions, stages, mechanisms, factors affecting it, and complications.
A wound is a break in the integrity of the skin or tissues, which may be associated with disruption of the structure and function.
Healing is the body’s response to injury in an attempt to restore normal structure and functions.
Healing can occur in two ways: Regeneration and Repair
There are 4 phases of wound healing: hemostasis, inflammation, proliferation, and remodeling. This document also describes the mechanism of wound healing. Factors that affect healing include infection, uncontrolled diabetes, poor nutrition, age, anemia, the presence of foreign bodies, etc.
Complications of wound healing like infection, hyperpigmentation of scar, contractures, and keloid formation.
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) Curriculum
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
Gender and Mental Health - Counselling and Family Therapy Applications and In...
A proprietary approach developed by bringing together the best of learning theories from Psychology, design principles from the world of visualization, and pedagogical methods from over a decade of training experience, that enables you to: Learn better, faster!
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
Mule event processing models | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #47
Mule event processing models | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #47
Event Link:- https://meetups.mulesoft.com/events/details/mulesoft-mysore-presents-mule-event-processing-models/
Agenda
● What is event processing in MuleSoft?
● Types of event processing models in Mule 4
● Distinction between the reactive, parallel, blocking & non-blocking processing
For Upcoming Meetups Join Mysore Meetup Group - https://meetups.mulesoft.com/mysore/YouTube:- youtube.com/@mulesoftmysore
Mysore WhatsApp group:- https://chat.whatsapp.com/EhqtHtCC75vCAX7gaO842N
Speaker:-
Shivani Yasaswi - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shivaniyasaswi/
Organizers:-
Shubham Chaurasia - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubhamchaurasia1/
Giridhar Meka - https://www.linkedin.com/in/giridharmeka
Priya Shaw - https://www.linkedin.com/in/priya-shaw
Recently uploaded (20)
Lifelines of National Economy chapter for Class 10 STUDY MATERIAL PDF
Lifelines of National Economy chapter for Class 10 STUDY MATERIAL PDF
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...
BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...
BÀI TẬP DẠY THÊM TIẾNG ANH LỚP 7 CẢ NĂM FRIENDS PLUS SÁCH CHÂN TRỜI SÁNG TẠO ...
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptx
Beyond Degrees - Empowering the Workforce in the Context of Skills-First.pptx
NEWSPAPERS - QUESTION 1 - REVISION POWERPOINT.pptx
NEWSPAPERS - QUESTION 1 - REVISION POWERPOINT.pptx
B. Ed Syllabus for babasaheb ambedkar education university.pdf
B. Ed Syllabus for babasaheb ambedkar education university.pdf
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) Curriculum
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) Curriculum
Gender and Mental Health - Counselling and Family Therapy Applications and In...
Gender and Mental Health - Counselling and Family Therapy Applications and In...
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...
Traditional Musical Instruments of Arunachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh - RAYH...
Mule event processing models | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #47
Mule event processing models | MuleSoft Mysore Meetup #47
Rainforest Presentation
- 1. Help Save the Rainforest By: Zane Johns