Science Common Sense
363 - Why are rainforests considered critical for the planet?
Rainforests are like the 'lungs of the Earth'. They are very important for many reasons:
- Oxygen: They make a lot of oxygen that we need to breathe.
- Animal homes: Many animals, such as monkeys, birds, and butterflies, live in the rainforest.
- Food and medicine: Rainforests give us food like bananas, avocados, and chocolate. They also give us medicine to cure diseases.
- Keep the air clean: Rainforests help to keep the air clean by absorbing pollutants and bad gases like carbon dioxide.
We need to protect rainforests to keep our Earth healthy.