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What do you know about rainforest? Do you know what kind of plants, animals and people live there? And do you know why they are so important and should be preserved? Test your knowledge about rainforests. Read the information, watch the video and photos, and play the games. Once you´ve learnt more about them, answer the questions and do the final task. ENVIRONMENT -How much of the Earth's surface do rainforests cover? -How much of the world's plant and animal species do they contain? -In which continent is the second largest rainforest? -Where's the source of the Amazon River? PLANTS -What's the name of the tree the original chewing gum came from? -Is the oyster mushroom edible? -Write the names of two carniverous plants found in rainforests. Do they only eat insects? ANIMALS -What kind of animal is a "Capybara"? -What animal in the Amazon is the slowest and laziest? -How do anteaters defend themselves agains predators? PEOPLE -Find out the names of three of the larger and better known tribes living in rainforest around the world. -Why are the traditional ways of life among the indigenous tribes being lost? -Bora dancers: What are their skirts made of? CONSERVATION -How fast are the world's rainforests disappearing and why? -Why can excessive hunting disrups the ecological balance? -Is the rainforest soil rich enough to support intensive agriculture? FINAL TASK Select the most beautiful pictures of plant or animal species you find in the web, and make a collage showing the name and place of origin of each species. |