Tropical Rainforests

8. removal of large areas of trees, often causing habitat destruction and climate change.
12. way in which different species in an ecosystem rely on each other to survive.
13. plant, animal, or person that is native to a specific region.
15. layer of a rainforest beneath the canopy, home to many plants and small animals.
16. plant that grows on another plant but does not take nutrients from it.
17. process by which plants release water vapor into the air.
19. regions near the equator, where most tropical rainforests are found.
20. to protect and preserve natural environments and wildlife.

1. snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground, providing water to the rainforest.
2. dense upper layer of trees in a rainforest that provides habitat and shade.
3. type of vine that climbs trees to reach sunlight.
4. amount of moisture in the air, which is very high in rainforests.
5. Development|Using natural resources in a way that meets current needs without harming future generations.
6. process of breaking down dead organisms into nutrients that enrich the soil.
7. process by which plants use sunlight to create food.
9. Layer|The top layer of the rainforest where the tallest trees rise above all others.
10. feature or behavior that helps an organism survive in its environment.
11. variety of life in an ecosystem, including different species of plants, animals, and microorganisms.
14. Floor|The bottom layer of the rainforest, where decomposed leaves provide nutrients.
18. natural home of a plant or animal.