FAQs
How many of the world's organisms are found in the tropical rainforest?
Over one-half of the world's organisms are found in rainforests around the world and many are exclusive to this specific biome. (47)
What can rainforests provide for society?
Rainforests across the world are often used for lumber in a wasteful, destructive way, but they also provide many medicines that are very helpful to people in need and also provide many foods such as chocolate and bananas. (47)
How do tropical rainforests affect the Earth's climate?
The trees within rainforests store large amounts of carbon that will be used for photosynthesis as carbon dioxide gas. This means that as they intake or release carbon dioxide, they affect greenhouse gas levels, changing the Earth's climate. (47)
Where can rainforests be found?
Rainforests make up 2% of the Earth's surface and can be found on every continent of the world except for Antarctica. (48)
What are some of the largest threats to tropical rainforests?
The greatest threats against tropical rainforests are mining, logging, and unsustainable, frequently moving agriculture. (48)
How imminent is the threat against tropical rainforests?
The threat is very imminent. As it appears now, more than 8% of tropical rainforest species will go extinct every ten years. Considering the large amount of species in the rainforest, this is a very large number. (48)
How rapid is the destruction of rainforests occuring?
The destruction is happening very rapidly, with one acre of rainforest being clear-cut every second. (48)
How large is Corcovado National Park?
Corcovado is approximately 41,000 hectares large or around 100,000 acres. (42)
When was Corcovado National Park founded?
Our park was founded in the year 1975 in order to help prevent destruction in the forest by logging and mining. (42)
How many different species are found in Corcovado National Park?
Scientist know about approximately 1,197 different species of organisms that can be found in the park, more than 500 of which are trees. (42)
What layer of the rainforest contains the most life?
The canopy layer of the rainforest where the tree leaves and branches are clustered contains the most life because it provides the most suitable habitat for other organisms to live in.