https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp The rain forest has a lot of rain, which causes its immense greenness, and it is also very warm. These are specific characteristics of the rain forest (that no other biome has). There are colors and life here that would grow in no other place because they need the sun, the humidity, the water. Below there are approximately 6 images as well as other resources that could help you understand the rain forest, and how great the life there is. en-us 2017-05-25 18:36:23 UTC 2025-10-26 11:12:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Xmastree.png 3068747 https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/173887096 The worlds largest rain forest is the Amazon. Here is a video about the Amazon rain forest]]> 2017-05-25 18:46:44 UTC https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/173887096 3116312 https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/173887241 Two parrots just chilling in the rain forest up in a tree. They are higher up so that chances that a land animal cannot snatch them up.]]> 2017-05-25 18:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/173887241 3116312 https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/173887511 1. There is lots and lots of rain in the rain forest. This helps the plants and animals living here thrive.
2. There is lots of sunlight- the trees grow taller and taller to compete for it.
3. It is always about 80 degrees fahrenheit, so there is a lot of life here.  ]]> 2017-05-25 18:49:13 UTC https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/173887511 3068747 https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/173887696 Since it rains so much in the rain forest, this causes the trees and plants to become very green. Here is an image of the Amazon rain forest.]]> 2017-05-25 18:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/173887696 3068747 https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/174625259 Here is a climate graph for Singapore. Singapore is a rain forest like environment based on this climate graph.  ]]> 2017-05-31 14:02:12 UTC https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/174625259 3068747 https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/174626412 1. One adaptation that is in the rain forest is the bark. In the forest he bark helps limit the moisture evaporation from the trees trunk. While here in the rain forest that isn't much of a struggle so the trees here have bark that is thin and smooth. Since the bark is so smooth this can be a problem for plants to grow on the tree. 
2. Since in the rain forest the animals have so much competition for food. The animals have learned to eat food that other animals don't eat. Some examples of how animals adapt to the rain forest is the Tuscan long and large bill. This allows them to reach food on the branches that would break if they were to land on it. Another animals adaptation example is the sloth. The sloth uses its blueish-greenish algae that grows on it's back to camouflage into the tree making it harder for animals to spot them.
3. Another plant adaptation is how the Lianas which is a vine that drapes the rain forest tree. They adopt to living in the rain forest by having their roots in the ground, and climbing high into the tree tops to reach the available sun light. Many of these type of plants start their life in the canopies then send their roots down to the ground.]]> 2017-05-31 14:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/174626412 3068747 https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/174635039 Just like in the adaptations column, this picture shows just how long and big the birds beak is. ]]> 2017-05-31 14:45:07 UTC https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/174635039 3068747 https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/174651574 The rain forest in South American helps a lot with the small villages surrounding it. The rain forest has a lot of abundant goods which can help with the economy of the countries it inhabits. The rain forest is one of the most important producers of rubber in the world. This helps boast the rubber industries economy. Sadly this industry is contributing the most to deforestation. Another economic value that is important to the rain forest is it's tourism. The amount of tourism depends on how nice the rain forest is. If they still want to be making money from tourism then the park rangers may want to prevent people from deforestation to save the rain forest. If the people do that then more tourist will visit the rain forest. This will help the rain forest economic value go up.]]> 2017-05-31 15:55:19 UTC https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/174651574 3118799 https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/174661229 One of the most important parts on any biome is the productivity. Green plants convert the most energy for primary productivity. Temperature, water, carbon dioxide, and nutrients are some things that factor into productivity. Because the rain forest has a lot of water, nutrients, and high temperatures; it has a very high productivity rate. In fact the rain forest biome has the highest productivity rates with around 2,200 grams of biomass per square meter per year.]]> 2017-05-31 16:41:16 UTC https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/174661229 3116312 https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/174661480 The Panther Chameleon changes color to help himself hide from predators. This adaptation also makes him look pretty cool. In this image, he is blending in with the surrounding plants while crouching on a branch.]]> 2017-05-31 16:42:23 UTC https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/174661480 3116312 https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/174662222 This frog has a very vibrant color to warn other animals that if they eat it, they will get poisoned. Many animals around the world are bright because they are poisonous.]]> 2017-05-31 16:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/174662222 3068747 https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/174662702 One of the many ecological services is how many life/water cycles the rain forest supports. Since many of the rain forests "live on the edge" they have little nutrient in take meaning they have to provide the majority of nutrients for themselves. Some other services that the rain forest provides is watersheds, regeneration of soil, maintenance of organisms within this biome. prevention of erosion, provision of food, and maintenance of renewable energy. This is just to name a few, and there are many more ecological services for the rainforest, ]]> 2017-05-31 16:48:17 UTC https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/174662702 3116312 https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/174663526 This viper happens to be bright red, pink, and other warm colors of the rain forest. It is so bright because its color will help it attract mates and to make itself known, and to not be eaten by potential predators.]]> 2017-05-31 16:51:59 UTC https://padlet.com/3116312/oi30e846d9jp/wish/174663526