What is a rainforest ks2 BBC?

A rainforest is a tall, dense forest that receives lots of rain every year. Rainforests are full of biodiversity, meaning there are lots of different species of plants and animals that live there.

Why are rainforests in danger ks2?

The destruction of the rainforest could affect the world’s climate. During the day, the rainforests absorb huge amounts of carbon dioxide from the air to make food in a process called photosynthesis. The more the rainforests are cut down and burned, the more the ‘lungs’ of the earth will be damaged.

Where are the rainforests BBC Bitesize?

Tropical rainforests are found between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn, 23.5° north and south of the equator .

Why did the Maya leave the rainforest ks2?

Scholars have suggested a number of potential reasons for the downfall of Maya civilization in the southern lowlands, including overpopulation, environmental degradation, warfare, shifting trade routes and extended drought. It’s likely that a complex combination of factors was behind the collapse.

How are humans destroying rainforests?

Direct human causes of deforestation include logging, agriculture, cattle ranching, mining, oil extraction and dam-building.

Why are rainforests in danger?

Rainforests are also threatened by climate change, which is contributing to droughts in parts of the Amazon and Southeast Asia. Drought causes die-offs of trees and dries out leaf litter, increasing the risk of forest fires, which are often set by land developers, ranchers, plantation owners, speculators, and loggers.

How does the Rainforest education pack help children?

To help answer some of the questions we receive we produced a school booklet and teachers guide designed with the KS2 National Curriculum in mind. The pack will teach children all about the people, animals and plants that live in the rainforest and threats which they are facing.

What do you need to know about the rainforest?

Rainforest habitats are full of amazing plants and animals. Watch the video to learn all about rainforest habitats! Try the activity and quiz below to test what you’ve learned about rainforest habitats.

How does human intervention affect the tropical rainforest?

Human intervention has positive and negative consequences for people and this environment. A tropical rainforest biome is found in hot, humid environments in equatorial climates. They contain the most diverse range and highest volume of plant and animal life found anywhere on earth.

How is the Amazon rainforest affecting the world?

The sheer size of the rainforest means that what is happening in Amazonia has an effect upon the rest of the world. After watching the clip, children could create a non-fiction book, either individually, in groups or as a class, about the Amazon rainforest.