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tropical rainforest
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Geography
7th Grade
06/02/2011

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Term
emergents.
Definition
the tallest trees that emerge out of the canopy.
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canopy.
Definition
the layer of tall trees that form the roof of the rainforest.
Term
under-canopy.
Definition
trees just below the canopy that fight to reach any spaces in the canopy.
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shrub.
Definition
the bushes and small trees that don't get enough light or space to grow.
Term
Name the seven things that destroy the rainforest.
Definition
Timber, Mining, Farming, Settlements, Ranching,Hydro-electric power, The Trans-Amazonian highway.
Term
Closed nutrient cycle.
Definition
1: Leaves fall off trees.
2: Leaves decay.
3: Humus-rich layer is formed.
4: Nutrients are taken up by roots.
5: New growth.
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TRF water cycle.
Definition
1: Water transpires off leaves.
2: Water evaporates off the floor.
3: Water soaks into soil.
4: Water runs off into rivers/oceans.
Term
Transpiration.
Definition
Water evaporating off plants and leaves.
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Trans-Amazonian highway.
Definition
The road that runs from Peru to the other side of Brazil.
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