Mention the important characteristics of tropical rain forests. Which types of animals are inhabitants of this area? Explain in detail. [5 MARKS]
Mention the important characteristics of tropical rain forests. Which types of animals are inhabitants of this area? Explain in detail. [5 MARKS]
Each point: 1 Mark
1. Tropical rainforests lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, or 1,400 miles north and south of the Equator.
2. The rainfall in this area is distributed throughout the year, about 6-33 feet a year.
3. It remains frost free and warm all year long, with temperatures between 70° and 85°F with very little daily fluctuation.
4. Tropical rainforests are found in Western Ghats and Assam in India, Southeast Asia, Central America and Central Africa. Because of continuous warmth and rain, this region supports wide variety of plants and animals.
5. The major types of animals living in the rainforests are monkeys, apes, gorillas, lions, tigers, elephants, leopards, lizards, snakes, birds and insects.
Each point: 1 Mark
1. Tropical rainforests lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, or 1,400 miles north and south of the Equator.
2. The rainfall in this area is distributed throughout the year, about 6-33 feet a year.
3. It remains frost free and warm all year long, with temperatures between 70° and 85°F with very little daily fluctuation.
4. Tropical rainforests are found in Western Ghats and Assam in India, Southeast Asia, Central America and Central Africa. Because of continuous warmth and rain, this region supports wide variety of plants and animals.
5. The major types of animals living in the rainforests are monkeys, apes, gorillas, lions, tigers, elephants, leopards, lizards, snakes, birds and insects.
