Rainforests are found between the Tropics of Cancer (23ºN) and Capricorn (23ºS). The largest one, the Amazon, is located in South America. Others are in Africa and Southern Asia.
RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY, WE'VE HAD 200+ INCHES...
Rainforests obviously get their name from:
~ RAIN!!
~ Rainiest biome at almost 100 inches (approx. 250 cm) per year, average!
~ It sometimes rains over 200 inches (516 cm) a year!
~ Average year-round temperature is about 78° F (25.5°C)
~ No real seasons! At the equator, temperature is constant.
~ RAIN!!
~ Rainiest biome at almost 100 inches (approx. 250 cm) per year, average!
~ It sometimes rains over 200 inches (516 cm) a year!
~ Average year-round temperature is about 78° F (25.5°C)
~ No real seasons! At the equator, temperature is constant.
~ Tutunendo, Colombia is the rainiest city in the world! The yearly average is 463 inches per year!
~ Rainforests used to cover around 18% of Earth...now they only cover 6%! :(
~ Major threats are deforestation and desertification.
~ Most rapidly shrinking biome!
~ Home to 1/3 of the animals and 2/3 of plants in the world!!
~ Rainforests used to cover around 18% of Earth...now they only cover 6%! :(
~ Major threats are deforestation and desertification.
~ Most rapidly shrinking biome!
~ Home to 1/3 of the animals and 2/3 of plants in the world!!