Rainforest Resources

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  1. 3. An elastric material derived from trees found in the Amazon Rainforest of South America, used to make car tires
  2. 5. A plant that originated in the Amazon Rainforest of South America. Its seed are dried and used to make chocolate
  3. 7. A plant that originated in the rainforests of Ethiopia. Its seeds are roasted and ground to make a popular morning drink.
  4. 8. A pink flowering plant native to the Madagascar Rainforests, used in medicine to treat leukemia
  5. 11. The dried inner bark of trees that originate from the Rainforests of Sri Lanka, rolled into sticks that are a popular spice
  6. 12. A strong, water-resistant wood from trees found in the forests of Southeast Asia, ideal for building outdoor furniture and boats
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  1. 1. A yellow spice root grown in the rainforests of India, used both in cooking curry and as a natural medicine
  2. 2. A climbing plant that originated in the rainforests of Central America. Its seeds are a popular spice used to flavor ice cream.
  3. 4. A rare, hard and dark wood harvested from trees in the Congo Basin Rainforest of Central Africa, used to make parts of musical instruments
  4. 6. A medicine derived from Cinchona trees found in the rainforests of South America, used to treat malaria.
  5. 9. A tiny, purple berry harvested from trees in the Amazon Rainforest of Brazil, often eaten in smoothie bowls
  6. 10. A type of flexible palm plant that grows in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, its stem is peeled and woven together to make furniture