Conifer cone

Forests cover a third of all land on Earth, providing vital organic infrastructure for some of the planet's densest, most diverse collections of life. They support countless species as well as 1.6 billion human livelihoods, yet humans are also responsible for 32 million acres of deforestation every year. Why are forests so important?? 1. They help us breathe Forests pump out the oxygen we need to live and absorb the carbon dioxide we exhale (or emit). Just one adult leafy tree can produce as…

Although this is true in many cases, it isn't always true. A coniferous tree is any tree that reproduces via cones. Known as evergreen trees because the leaves of these trees remain green throughout the year and they only drop the old leaves. These trees tend to grow upwards and have a triangular shape. The long pointed needle like and flat scaled leaves. Coniferous…

Hassaan Haque Mrs.Bezemek Apps of Comp 20 November2014 Climate Change Climate change, the distribution of weather patterns that lasts for three decades ("Glossary of…” 1), is a major problem that is affecting the world today. It is important that we know that climate affects a lot of our economy and the way we live. Recent events such as the flooding of Pakistan and hurricane Katrina can show us just how much weather - the conditions of the atmosphere over a short period of time - and climate…