Nature of tropical rainforest biome: main characteristics, ecological adaptations by flora and fauna, human activity and impact, development issues
The tropical rainforest biome covers equatorial regions and supports extraordinary biodiversity. Plants and animals have developed specific features to survive its hot, wet conditions, but human activity is rapidly destroying it.
Real World
In Brazil, Cargill and JBS have been linked to soy and beef supply chains driving Amazon deforestation, destroying an ecosystem that took millions of years to develop in order to meet global food demand.
Exam Focus
Structure 'evaluate development issues' answers around the tension between economic development and ecological sustainability, citing named locations or statistics for top-band marks.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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