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| the tallest trees that emerge out of the canopy. |
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| the layer of tall trees that form the roof of the rainforest. |
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| trees just below the canopy that fight to reach any spaces in the canopy. |
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| the bushes and small trees that don't get enough light or space to grow. |
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| Name the seven things that destroy the rainforest. |
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| Timber, Mining, Farming, Settlements, Ranching,Hydro-electric power, The Trans-Amazonian highway. |
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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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1: Water transpires off leaves.
2: Water evaporates off the floor.
3: Water soaks into soil.
4: Water runs off into rivers/oceans. |
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| Water evaporating off plants and leaves. |
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| The road that runs from Peru to the other side of Brazil. |
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