13 Glossary

GLOSSARY BLOG An online journal of information or images that is regularly updated CANOPY The upper layer of the rainforest that contains the most life COORDINATES A group of numbers used to indicate a point or position DIVERSITY Variety of plants and animals that live in an area DURIAN A tropical fruit that is known for having a very strong smell GLIDER A light aircraft that is capable of flying without an engine

GPS A system that helps people determine exact locations on Earth and figure out their directions GREENHOUSE GAS A gas in the atmosphere that traps the sun's warmth around the planet, such as carbon dioxide LANDING STRIP A runway for a plane to take off and land from NATURE PRESERVE A protected piece of land designed to keep the animals and plants that live there safe ORANGUTAN A large tree- dwelling ape with long arms and orange fur that are native to Borneo ORIENTEERING An activity where people use a map and compass to find their way

PALM OIL An oil made from the fruit of oil palm trees that has many uses, but is often farmed in ways that are harmful to the environment PLANTATION A place where crops are grown POLLINATE The transfer of pollen from one plant to another so plants can reproduce RAINFOREST A hot, damp forest habitat found in warm climates TENDRILS Part of a climbing plant that helps the plant support its weight

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