The Tropical Rainforest Biome

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Physical Features

Physical Features In the rainforest, there are four different layers known as the emergent (overstory), upper canopy, understory, and the forest floor. The Emergent Layer The emergent layer includes trees that are usually spaced wide apart and range from 100-200ft tall with a special trait, the trait… Read more

Human Influence

Human Influence Humans have cut down and destroyed more than half the world's rainforests for its timber, minerals and for place to settle in. In some places, overpopulation and overuse for agriculture have contributed to the deforestation. The rate of destruction is about 93,000 square miles a year… Read more

Location and Climate

Location and Climate You can find tropical rainforests in many parts of the world, especially in Asia, Australia and South America. Typically, a rainforest is very wet and hot and is a unique biome because it has an annual rainfall of more than 150cm and 50% of its precipitation comes from evaporation… Read more

Animal Life

Animal Life Anmial life is varied in the rainforest. The most common animal life found are insects but mammals, amphibians, reptiles and birds can also be found in the tropical rainforests. FACT: In all of the rainforests, all the animals found makes up more than 50% of the world's animal population… Read more

Plant Life

Plant Life Tropical rainforests have more than two thirds of all the plant species in the world. Since this biome is a warm and humid one, there is a lot of variety in the kinds of plants that can live there and they have adapted to an environment where there is a lot of competition for survival.… Read more

Work Cited/Quiz

Tropical Rainforest Quiz Multiple Choice 1. Which animal lives in the tropical rainforest? A) Polar bear B) Tiger C) Robin D) Squirrel 2. What is the average temperature of a tropical rainforest? A) 200 degreesF B) 30 degreesF C) 75 degreesF D) 45 degreesF 3. The understory habitats a large amount… Read more

Physical Features

Physical Features In the rainforest, there are four different layers known as the emergent (overstory), upper canopy, understory, and the forest floor. The Emergent Layer The emergent layer includes trees that are usually spaced wide apart and range from 100-200ft tall with a special trait, the trait… Read more