Exercises

19.1. Questions about rainforests

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a) Why are there rainforests in Congo, savannas in Kenya and deserts in Egypt?

b) What are lianas?

c) Right or wrong? Mark the correct statements.

a) There is a lot of rainforest in Egypt.
b) There is a lot of rainforest in Congo.
c) Rainforests are found in areas near the planet's equator.
d) The ground level of a rainforest is rich in plant life.
e) The amount of plant life at the ground level of a rainforest is scarce.
f) Rainforests are located in the tropical zone.
g) The population density of rainforests is high.

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19.2. Gorillas

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Use the internet to search for further information about gorillas.
Answer the following questions.

a) Why have gorillas become more rare in recent decades?
b) How can gorillas be protected from extinction?

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19.3. Draw a rainforest (group submission folder)

Draw an African rainforest. Place some or all of the following things and animals there:
- scarce vegetation or a river on the ground level
- tall trees with epiphytes (e.g. lianas, orchids) growing on them
- large, colorful butterflies
- snakes
- fruit bats
- parrots
- a group of chimpanzees
- gorillas
- a leopard

Return a photo of your drawing in the submission folder below.
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  • Palauta merkintä
  • Palauta linkki

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