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Rainforest WebGuide

Go to: http://mbgnet.mobot.org/sets/rforest/index.htm - The Evergreen Project - Rainforests of the World. Use the links at this website to find the information to complete this assignment.

  1. Explain the difference between a tropical rainforest and a temperate rainforest.
    Create a VENN diagram. Include as many facts as possible in each circle.
    Click on VENN diagram to download a graphic organizer.
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  2. Where are tropical rainforests located? (list the places)
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    Where are temperate rainforest located? (list the places)
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    Circle the places above which are in North, Central, or South America.
  3. Name and describe the layers of a tropical rainforest.
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  4. List at least 5 reasons why rainforest should be preserved.
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  5. Why are the rainforests disappearing?
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  6. Pick one rainforest plant. Save a picture of the plant. (Click-hold on the picture, choose: Save image as)
    Record the name of the plant and 5 facts about the plant.
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  7. Click on: Story: When It Rains, It Falls
    This is the story of a trip through a temperate rainforest. As you read the story, make a list of all of the plants found in the temperate rainforest. Choose a picture of one plant. Enlarge the picture and save it. Record 5 facts about the plant.
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  8. Explore "A Trip to Tikal" Make notes as to how this forest is different from the temperate rainforest.
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  9. Click on Rainforest links and explore many of the web resources available on tropical and temperate rainforest. Focus your exploration on those rainforests which are in North, Central or South America.