The Amazon

Rainforest

Environmental conditions•Wet, hot and humid

•50-260 inches of rain falls annually

•Average temperature is between 69-93 °F

•The average humidity is between 77 and 88%

Maximum time

humans can cope

•Indigenous people live here

Limits humans can endure

•People can be affected by the extreme heat and humidity

Body systems affected

•Nervous system

•Respiratory system

•Integumentary system

Adaptations

•Most indigenous people are not taller then 5 feet

Proper clothing required

•Wear comfortable shoes

•Wear long sleeves and pants

Special equipment required•Rain poncho

•Rubber boots

•Insect repellant

•Water

•Binoculars

•Flashlight

•Zip locked bags to keep clothing and equipment dry