birds and tropical fish are unique in Australia. For example‚ the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland is the world’s largest reef environment. The tourist can explore the colourful coral islands and a wonderful marine life. In contrast‚ the Amazon Rainforest in South America has been called “Lungs of the planet” For example‚ more than 20 percent of the world oxygen is produced in these forest. Furthermore‚ more than half of the world’s species of plants‚ animals and insects lives in the tropical rainforest
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increase income and therefore‚ can improve quality of life. However‚ development often results in a decrease of biodiversity as the environment is often drastically altered to make room for the development. Biodiversity is especially affected in the Tropical Equatorial Biome where biodiversity is very high. The biodiversity is high due to the climate allowing for a yearlong growing season. The climate has a constantly high temperature of around degrees‚ varying by only a few degrees throughout the year
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Tikal National Park The Tropical Rain Forest in Tikal National Park in Guatemala is alive with interesting plant life‚ animals‚ and beautiful views. The Guatemalans are adept at using the gifts the Rain Forest offers in their daily lives. Tikal National Rain Forest is found in Guatemala‚ South America. It rains for part of the day during most of the year. Rainfall averages about one hundred eight inches but can reach up to four hundred inches. The tropical climate produces hot‚ humid weather
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One and a half acres of the rain forest-“the Lung of the Earth”‚ are lost every second. In fact‚ they now cover only a mere 6% of the earth’s land surface compared with 14% when humankind first settled. Experts estimate that the last remaining rain forests could be consumed in less than 40 years. Obviously‚ deforestation has been becoming an alarming phenomenon for the whole world. Writing about this issue‚ Laura Lopen‚ John Maier and Dick Thompson express some quite strong opinions. In “Playing
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Rain Forests Vegetation • More than two thirds of the world’s plant species are found in the tropical rainforests: plants that provide shelter and food for rainforest animals as well as taking part in the gas exchanges which provide much of the world’s oxygen supply. • Rainforest plants live in a warm humid environment that allows an enormous variation rare in more temperate climates: some like the orchids have beautiful flowers adapted to attract the profusion of forest insects.
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Indonesia is the world ’s fourth most populous country and a specialist agricultural economy. Since the sixties Indonesia is a country on the up with exports being an engine of growth in recent years experiencing a personal best‚ as recent as August 2011. In all it is a country populated by more than 230 Mio people and a economy supported mainly by agriculture. How does this effect the forest of Sumatra? Sumatra is the biggest island of Indonesia‚ nearly twice the size of Britain. It was a island
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The word “Deciduous” means “falling off or out at a certain season” that explains why deciduous forest means a forest in which the leaves fall off the trees when the winter or fall comes. These forest can be around approximately latitudes of 45° N and 45 ° S‚ and longitudes that range across the globe at about 80° W‚ 70° W‚ 30° E‚ 120° E and 150° E. The deciduous is known for their changes of color and the amount of leaves falling annually. This occurs because these forests are exposed to cold and
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Deforestation is the demolition of the world’s forests on a massive scale‚ usually resulting in harm to the quality of the surrounding area. There are many types of deforestation‚ counting forest fires‚ clear-cutting for farming and oil extraction‚ development‚ logging‚ and degradation as temperatures rise due to the changing climate. Woodlands cover around 30% of the land coverage on Earth; however‚ we are losing enormous pieces of it daily. Not all of the deforestation is deliberate‚ yet there
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French broom is an invasive plant that destroys the surrounding environment. Broom is described as an “upright‚ evergreen shrub‚ commonly to ten feet tall” (“Invasive Plants of California’s Wildland”). It is an invasive plant species‚ commonly found in numerous places in California‚ for example‚ the Bay Area. Broom is a noxious weed‚ especially in the states of Hawaii‚ Oregon‚ Washington State and California. Nowadays more people are recognizing how detrimental it can be to nature. In fact‚ there
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Saving money with coupons Introduction I. Attention-getter: Are you aware that an average household can save thousands of dollars simply by using coupons? II. Thesis statement: By the end of my speech my audience will have a better idea of how to save money on their grocery bill and in return have extra money to spend. III. Preview main points (First‚ I will tell you about the history of couponing. Second‚ I will tell you about the benefits of coupons. Third‚ I will tell you about getting
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