We finally finish up on the topic on Tropical Rainforest. I learnt about the different methods that leaves , fruits & flowers , barks and roots use in order to adapt to the surroundings in the Tropical Rainforest. The trees there have shallow and widely spread roots , the reason was actually due to the climate in the Rainforest, I have no idea that trees can even use these very simple methods to help themselves survive.
Next , we started learning about the Tropical Monsoon forest. It was definitely very interesting as this type of forest is not commonly seen in Singapore. I realised that there is some similarities and differences between the Tropical Rainforest and the Tropical Monsoon Forest. While Rainforest consists of 5 layers, the Monsoon forest consists of only 3 layers ; Canopy layer, Understory layer and Ground layer. However , they also have some special parts that are the same, such as the waxy drip tip and broadleaved leaves.
Having learnt all this , I could relate more to the different forests around me. Not all forests have the same features and climate, every kind of forest is special in their own way. Without Geography, I will never have learnt all these, I now know that Geography is an important subject in its own way. I know more about nature than those student who did not take Geography. I hope to learnt more along the way and understand more about the secrets of the different forests . Looking forward to the next lesson ! :)
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