Red Eye Tree Frog Alligator

The Amazon Rainforest is the LARGEST and most famous rainforest in the entire world.

It is about equal to the size of the 48 states in US (not including Alaska and Hawaii).

It is Located in South America and includes the countries; Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Columbia, and Venezuela.

The

Amazon

Rainforest

About 30% of the world’s species are found in the Amazon Rainforest.

Black Jaguar

Armadillo

Parrot

Toucan

Green Tree Snake

Blue Poison Dart Frog

Angelfish

Owl Butterfly

The Amazon Rainforest receives at least 1 inch of rain everyday.

There is a lot of sunlight.

The Amazon Rainforest is very humid.

Provides a home to many plants and animals

Helps stabilize the world's climate

Protects against flood and drought.

A source for medicines and foods

Supports tribal people

An interesting place to visit

1. Teach others about the importance of the environment and how they can help save rainforests.

2. Restore damaged ecosystems by planting trees on land where forests have been cut down.

3. Encourage people to live in a way that doesn't hurt the environment

4. Establish parks to protect rainforests and wildlife

5. Support companies that operate in ways that minimize damage to the environment

1. What is the name of the world’s largest rainforest?

The Amazon Rainforest

2. True or False:

The Amazon Rainforest receives at least 3 inches of rain everyday.

FALSE

The Amazon Rainforest receives at least 1 inch of rain everyday.

3. What Continent is the Amazon Rainforest located on?

South America

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