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Rainforest processes - Costa Rica

The rainforests in Costa Rica exist in a delicate balance. Water and nutrients within the forest are recycled and in this way the ecosystem sustains itself. Rain falls daily over the forest. The water is absorbed by plants and returned to the atmosphere through evaporation and transpiration. The cloud cover over the rainforest prevents plants from being damaged by the sun. Nutrients are also recycled so plants can continue to grow.

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