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=The Tropical Rainforest=

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Introducing the Rainforest: Planet Earth, "Jungles."

Task 1:
====i) Describe the global distribution of **Tropical** Rainforest. You should mention their location in relation to the equator and the tropics, the continents they are found on and give some examples of countries with large areas of rainforest.====

Task 2) The Structure of the Rainforest
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Use the handout to make notes on the structure of the rainforest and the characteristics of the different layers. Use actual plant and animal names wherever possible.

Task 4) What are we doing to the Rainforest.
====1) Use the handout "Why are the Tropical Rainforests so Important," create your own diagram that shows the effects of clearing the rainforest. Draw your diagram on the back of the "Values of the Rainforest Sheet."====

Stopping Deforestation: A Greenpeace video.
Remember, Greenpeace are an environmental organisation and therefore their video is likely to be one sided

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However, many people rely on the exploitation of the forest to make a living. If we are to protect the tropical rainforest, we must also make sure to support the people who live and work there.

 * ====Why is the rainforest in danger?====
 * ====Do you think it is important to protect the rainforest? Why?====
 * ====What could you do to help protect the Tropical Rainforest?====

=6) Palm Oil and Me=





Can Palm Oil be produced in a sustainable way?
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The Palm Oil booklet that you have just completed will for the basis of your essay although I expect you to do your own research as well.
====This page from geographypods.com has lots of information as does this page. ====

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