Year 9 Rainforests

We have been looking at a number of biomes, as part of preparation for the final exams of the year. These will take place later in June.
It's worth reminding you that there are various biomes that you might want to write about in the exam.
We've focussed on the tropical forests with some groups.

Tropical rainforests may cover only two per cent of the planet’s surface but they’re home to half of all its species, including humans.

Nevertheless, surviving in this hostile environment demands both skill and an intimate understanding of the jungle ecology.

The main impediments to survival in the jungle is not a lack of edible species, but the fact that most of the things you might want to eat live high in the canopy, 30 metres or so above a hungry human’s mouth. As a result, securing enough meat for dinner can be a constant struggle and rainforest-dwellers must develop an extensive knowledge of the plants and animal around them.

Source: BBC: Human Planet

The BBC website has details on all the biomes and the various adaptations of plants and animals.

One useful resource for exploring the different climates of the venues (something we talked about with Roy Hodgson's comments on Manaus), there is this resource on the GeographyPods website.

Finally, keep an eye out for a programme featuring David Beckham in the rainforest that has apparently been made in association with the World Cup.

And check out this INFOGRAPHIC for further information....