Tropical RainforestJoshy Brown & Taylor Conwell

LocationNear the

equator

The world's largest tropical rainforests are in South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Competition for:SunlightVegetationWarmthFood

AdaptationFungus adapts in warm, dark places

Toucans use their bill to cut fruit from trees

Sloths use camouflage to survive

Climate60 to 160 inches of precipitation per year.

Hot and humid conditions ideal environment for bacteria and other

microorganisms.

Biotic Factors - AnimalsJaguar Lemur

Anteater

Biotic Factors - Animals

Toucans

Marmosets

Biotic Factors – PlantsBambooTropical

Fruit Trees

Rubber Trees

Biotic Factors – PlantsLemon

Avocado

Abiotic Factors

WaterSunlightTemperatureSoil

Arenal Volcano, Costa RicaHighest rated vacation spot by touristsVery eco-friendlyMost active volcano until 2010

Arenal Volcano, Costa RicaHot Springs Rappelling Tram

Arenal VolcanoEffects of the Tropical Rainforest

Negative Effects

Clearing of trees for hotels, roads, etc

Environmental costs of ecotourism

Visitor overcapacity“Profit over preotection”

Positive Effects

Interest in location history

Encourages individual

conservation efforts

Human Impact•Destroy habitats

•Use of fruit and trees

•Hunting

•Clearing trees for personal space