Rainforest Essay

Today, we are facing the environmental crisis of global warming. A major factor that is contributing to this is the use and burning of fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas, and oil. Through the process of coal burning, Carbon Dioxide is formed as a result, which is one of the major causes of the Greenhouse effect. With the Greenhouse effect, the Earth’s average temperature rises, causing ice caps to melt, which is an effect of global warming. To put a stop to this, our population needs to…

Neil Rao 10/18/17 Differences Between Gorillas and Chimps Gorillas and chimps are both members of the great apes family. They have some similarities and differences, and both will be listed. Gorillas may look intimidating with their size and forceful look. They are actually very gentle. Gorillas also have a caring human like nature and behavior. Gorillas can be powerful and forceful when it comes to their young, they are very nurturing and care for their young. Gorillas play a large role in…

Gradually, tourists discover the distinguishing geographical features. Specifically, tropical rainforests like Kuala Kubu Bharu, Taman Negara, Mulu National Park and Sandakan Rainforest Park; islands like Pangkor Island, Langkawi Island, Penang Island and Redang Island; mountains like Mount Kinabalu, Mount Jerai, Mount Tahan and Titiwangsa Mountains. In year 2015, CNN made a report of ‘12 magical Malaysian rainforest retreats’. Travellers are attracted to Malaysia, a country rich in…

As the rainforests, mangroves and tidal flats were viewed, there were countless healthy green trees everywhere in sight, pearlescent, fresh waters and clear of any waste, rubbish or unknown substances that could potentially affect the wild life or creatures living…

They are specifically found in cities of South America, like Brazil, Peru, French Guyana, Suriname, Guyana, and Bolivia. This canopy species lives in undisturbed rainforests. This primate species which mostly spends it's time in the upper or middle sections of the rainforests, lives in areas isolated from human population, and human development. This species of Spider Monkeys has a specialized body structure to help it survive in it’s environment. This adaptive species…

Deforestation in the Amazon Did you know that it is said that within 100 years, there will be no more rainforests? The rate of deforestation is the same as the loss of thirty-six football fields every minute. One and a half acres of forest is cut down every second. Although it allows for people to generate more revenue, deforestation should be banned because it creates more carbon dioxide in the air, promotes the development of drought, contributes to the extinction of wildlife and is a limited…

Baraka Journal Assignment In his poem, Five Ways to Kill a Man, Edwin Brock claimed the easiest way to kill someone was to put them anywhere in the middle of the twentieth century. He wrote that it was more straightforward to leave a man in the twentieth century than to go through all the difficulties and steps that it took to kill a man in previous time periods. After reading this poem and watching the film, Baraka, I decided that I agree with Edwin Brock’s statement. I believe that the most…

of land mass. To supply the demand for animal product more forests need to be torn down for the room. Veganism is a choice that can help save amazon rainforests. Animal agriculture is liable for up to 91% of amazon destruction. The demand for meat means raising livestock and the responsibilities that come along with that. About 1-2 acres of rainforest are cleared every second to supply this demand. Getting rid of the land kills up to 137 plant, animal, and insect species every day due to the…

Many people are aware that Hawaii is a beautiful and rich place. Lots of people dream of vacationing or honeymooning in Hawaii because of its rich culture, beautiful volcanoes, and gorgeous beaches. What about the history of Hawaii? How did it get to be the beautiful place that it is today? The Polynesians were the first people to settle in Hawaii anywhere from 300 to 700 A.D. They came across the Pacific in boats and found their way by navigating along the stars. They brought with them some of…

Perched on the raft, I was paddling as hard as I could. Six others and I were traveling down a huge river with plenty of sharp rocks and a strong current. Before I knew it, I had fallen off into the choppy water. I bobbed my soaked head out of the water to see my friends all laughing. I smiled back as I climbed myself back up onto the raft. For my first time white water rafting, only falling off once wasn’t half bad. In November of 2014, I spent nine days in Costa Rica thanks to a program…