Tropical Rain Forests: A Disappearing Treasure

Tropical rain forests are being destroyed at a rate of 95 acres per minute. This exhibition examines tropical rain forests and the causes and global consequences of losing these natural resources.

Three major themes are presented:

• ecology of the rain forests—beauty and diversity
• people of the rain forest
• destruction of the rain forest—causes, consequences, and possible solutions

Features of the exhibition include:

• 180-degree slide-and-sound presentation
• interactive video disc computer game
• ethnographic and scientific objects
• video stations
• photo murals

Organized by the International Center and SITES, the exhibition and programs mark the Columbus Quincentenary (1492-1992).

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