1N2 Geography (2020) by Angeline Chew https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2 Rainforest (HBL) en-us 2020-04-16 12:33:45 UTC 2020-04-19 08:17:07 UTC hello@padlet.com canopy layer https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511795301 2020-04-16 23:28:04 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511795301 to create rain https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511800230 2020-04-16 23:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511800230 Shifa 17 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511854064 Drip Tips
 Many tropical rainforest leaves have a drip tip. It is thought that these drip tips enable rain drops to run off quickly. Plants need to shed water to avoid growth of fungus and bacteria in the warm, wet tropical rainforest.
]]> 2020-04-17 00:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511854064 Shifa 17 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511855908 Human uses
1.Tropical rainforests provide timber as well as animal products such as meat and hides. 2.Rainforests also have value as tourism destinations and for the ecosystem services provided.


]]> 2020-04-17 00:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511855908 Shifa 17 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511857056 Tropical rainforests usually have large number of plant and animal species, mixed and spread throughout the forest. The more fertile the soils and higher the rainfall, the more complex the rainforest structure and diversity.]]> 2020-04-17 00:34:37 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511857056 vernice 19 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511860274 Many trees have tall, straight trucks with branches spread out near the top of the trees.This adaption helps the trees to obtain the maximum amount of sunlight.The leaves are broad  in order to capture sunlight for photosynthesis.The leaves have waxy, leathery or hairy surfaces.These minimise the loss of moisture through transpiration due to the high temperatures.]]> 2020-04-17 00:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511860274 Ngkongmin 34 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511861987 Rainforests are forests characterized by high and continuous rainfall, with annual rainfall in the case of tropical rainforests between 2.5 and 4.5 metres (98 and 177 in)[1] and definitions varying by region for temperate rainforests.]]> 2020-04-17 00:39:46 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511861987 Ngkongmin 34 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511863259 Many trees have tall, straight trucks with branches spread out near the top of the trees.This helps the trees to obtain the maximum amount of sunlight.]]> 2020-04-17 00:41:05 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511863259 vernice 19 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511864803 Some trees in tropical rainforests can grow up to 50 metres tall: the height of a 10-storey block of flats.Some even grow up to 80 metres. These trees are known as emergent trees because they rise through the canopy below and tower above the other trees. The emergent layer is formed by the crowns of these trees. Emergent trees have very tall, straight and smooth trunks with few branches.Examples include the Tulang tree and Kapok tree.]]> 2020-04-17 00:42:41 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511864803 Ngkongmin 34 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511864860 Tropical rainforests provide wood as well as animal products such as meat and skin.]]> 2020-04-17 00:42:45 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511864860 Huiying 20 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511871912 rain forest have three different layers and have many creatures live there and also have waterfalls and its very big.]]> 2020-04-17 00:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511871912 Huiying 20 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511873512 They have drop tips to get off excess water when it rains and most trees absorb more water than it actually needs.]]> 2020-04-17 00:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511873512 Huiying 20 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511874836 Rain forest have different types of plants which could cure a lot of different disease .]]> 2020-04-17 00:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511874836 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511884541 Yu Han 24
Dry tips

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Tropical Rainforest provide animal products like meat]]> 2020-04-17 01:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511887305 Clarence 27 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511891822 some trees grow up to 50 metres tall maximum 80 metres and the trees are called emergent trees]]> 2020-04-17 01:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511891822 Clarence 27 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511895878 the trees have drip tips that enable raindrops to run off quickly]]> 2020-04-17 01:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511895878 Clarence 27 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511898181 Tropical Rainforest provides animal product such as meat]]> 2020-04-17 01:15:36 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511898181 nayli 8 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511906414 the tips of the trees are dry]]> 2020-04-17 01:23:33 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511906414 nayli 8 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511907310 rainforests have a lot of animals and trees that surround the entire forest

]]> 2020-04-17 01:24:24 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511907310 vernice 19 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511915703 2020-04-17 01:31:53 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511915703 Murphy 33 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511916053 Plant grow to different height.This gives rise to the three-layered structure commonly associated with topical rainforest ]]> 2020-04-17 01:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511916053 vernice 19 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511917231 Tropical rainforest provide food for animal such as fruits]]> 2020-04-17 01:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511917231 murphy 33 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511921076 plant in tropical rainforest have special features to adapt to the climate condition,including high temperature and heavy rainfall throughout the year ]]> 2020-04-17 01:37:19 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511921076 murphy 33 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511924115 Although tropical rainforest grow only in certain part of the world,they have many uses and are important to people all over the world ]]> 2020-04-17 01:40:26 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/511924115 imelda 4 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512018228 some trees in tropical rainforests can grow up to 50 meters tall; the height of a 10-storey block of flats. some even grow up to 80 meters. these trees are known as emergent trees because they rise through the canopy below and tower above the other trees. the emergent layer is formed by the crowns of these trees. emergent trees have very tall, straight and smooth trunks with few branches. in the canopy layer, many trees grow to the heights of 20 to 30 meters to reach for sunlight. ]]> 2020-04-17 03:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512018228 imelda 4 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512035033 plants un the tropical rainforest have special features to adapt to the climatic conditions, including high temperatures and heavy rainfall throughout the year.]]> 2020-04-17 03:42:32 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512035033 imelda 4 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512036912 the tropical rainforest have many uses, such as providing food for animals, and are also important to people in every country.]]> 2020-04-17 03:44:44 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512036912 kar yee 37 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512039978 tip of trees are dry

]]> 2020-04-17 03:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512039978 Sharleen 23 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512190534 I learnt about Emergent layer which is 50m,Canopy layer 30m and Undergrowth layer 20m.]]> 2020-04-17 06:56:30 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512190534 Sharleen 23 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512194465 Many of the trees have tall,straight trunks with branches spread out near the top of the trees.This adaptation helps the trees to otain the maximum amount of sunlight]]> 2020-04-17 06:59:49 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512194465 Sharleen 23 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512198647 Tropical rainforest allow a variety of animals and plants to flourish throughout the year,giving rise to rich biodiversity.]]> 2020-04-17 07:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512198647 Jaenane https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512625284 I have learnt that in the tropical rainforest , the plants grow in different heights and there are three-layered structures ]]> 2020-04-17 11:22:09 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512625284 Jaenane 5 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512628436 They have tall, straight trunks with branches.
Their leaves are broad, waxy ,leathery or have hairy surfaces 
Some if the leaves have drip tips which are narrow, downward pointing tips ]]> 2020-04-17 11:24:34 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512628436 Jaenane 5 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512633005 The rainforest are the green lugs of the earth ]]> 2020-04-17 11:27:58 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512633005 Ong Si Ting 18 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512659276 There are emergent layer (50m) , canopy layer (30m) and undergrowth layer (20m)]]> 2020-04-17 11:46:34 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512659276 iffa 14 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512682781 The rainforest consists of several layers. Each layer has plants and animals which are adapted to the conditions found there. In the ground layer, soil is poor and any nutrients are quickly recycled. The next layer is made up of shrubs and plants which can tolerate low light levels.]]> 2020-04-17 12:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512682781 iffa 14 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512684637 They various mechanisms by which they control their growing response when the weather shifts.]]> 2020-04-17 12:04:01 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512684637 iffa 14 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512686539 By absorbing carbon dioxide and releasing the oxygen that we depend on for our survival and provide a home to many plants and animals.]]> 2020-04-17 12:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512686539 Ong Si Ting 18 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512697887 The plants catch as much sunlight as possible and absorb more water than what it need.]]> 2020-04-17 12:12:34 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512697887 Ong Si Ting 18 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512700684 Rainforest help to maintain the water cycle and provide a home to many plants and animals.]]> 2020-04-17 12:14:19 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/512700684 verena 1 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/515028332 The top layer is the emergent layer. It consists of the tallest trees of the rain forest. They may get over 50 metres tall but only very few reach this height  The emergent layer is the layer that gets most of the sunlight. The canopy layer grows up to 30m. Lianas and epiphytes grow in this layer, lianas can grow up to 100 metres in length, epiphytes grow on trees toreceive more sunlight. The undergrowth layer grows up to 20m and is dark because most of the sun's rays are blocked by the canopy above]]> 2020-04-19 08:02:00 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/515028332 verena 1 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/515037024 Many of the trees have tall,straight trunks with branches spread out near the top of the trees, this helps the trees to obtain the maximum amount of sunlight. Some of the leaves have narrow, downward-pointing tips or drip tips to allow water to run off easily, this prevents fungi and bacteria from growing on it. ]]> 2020-04-19 08:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/515037024 Jovi Tan 21 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/515038188 I have learnt that in tropical rainforests, plants grow in different heights and have three-layered structures which are emergent layer (50m), canopy layer(30m),undergrowth layer(20m).]]> 2020-04-19 08:13:04 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/515038188 Jovi Tan 21 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/515040526 Trees have drip tips that enable raindrops to go off quickly ]]> 2020-04-19 08:15:33 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/515040526 verena 1 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/515040589 As water slowly drips from the trees, it seeps into the ground and is stored as groundwater, this way, tropical rainforests are large water catchment areas.

]]> 2020-04-19 08:15:37 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/515040589 Jovi Tan 21 https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/515041822 Tropical rainforests providers animal product like meat and fruits.]]> 2020-04-19 08:16:57 UTC https://padlet.com/angeline_chew_yi_ling2/bdh0bbfl8lvo39r2/wish/515041822