Question

Write a short note on equatorial regions.

Answer 1

Instructions: Write where it is found, plants and animals found therein etc.

Solution:
Hot and rainy lands are found in the regions located between 10° North and 10° South of the equator and are called equatorial climatic regions.

• The proximity of the regions to the equator causes the characteristics of the climate.​
• The characteristics of equatorial regions include high atmospheric temperature throughout the year.
• Dense evergreen vegetation consists of big trees, climbers, moss, and vanda.
• The equatorial regions also have diverse fauna.​
• The equatorial regions are characterized by dense forests with hardwood trees like ebony, mahogany, coconut tree, and rubber trees.​
• The equatorial regions are characterised by diverse wildlife consisting of orangutans, elephants, tigers, lions, rhinos, and colourful birds.​
• There are a few aboriginal tribes in equatorial regions. Some of them are ​Semangs of Malaysia​, Pygmies in the Amazon river basin, Kubus, and Dayaks of Indonesia.​
• Some of the equatorial regions are Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brazil.​ These countries are good examples to show that equatorial regions are not only forest lands but are big cities having various economic activities as well.