Question 7
Read the following environmental conditions of tropical rain forests.

i) Hot and humid climate
ii) Unequal lengths of day and night
iii) Abundant rainfall
iv) Abundant light and moisture

Identify the conditions from the above list that are responsible for the presence of large number of plants and animals in tropical rain forests.

(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)

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Solution

Ans) (c)

The tropical region has generally a hot climate because of its location around the equator.

These regions get plenty of rainfall. Because of continuous warmth and rain, this region supports wide variety of plants and animals.

The major types of animals living in the rainforests are monkeys, apes, gorillas, tigers, elephants, leopards, lizards, snakes, birds and insects.

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