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Tropical Rainforests

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What is the region of Earth's surface called that is closest to the Equator?

Torrid zone

Temperate zone

The tropics (correct)

Tropical zone

What is the latitude of the Tropic of Cancer?

90°0' N

0°0' N

23°27' N (correct)

23°27' S

What is the meaning of the word 'tropics' derived from?

French word for 'heat'

Spanish word for 'climate'

Latin word for 'sun'

Greek word for 'turn' (correct)

What is the Tropic of Capricorn also known as?

Southern Tropic Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of the climate in the tropics?

Warm to hot and moist Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the imaginary lines that circle the globe?

To mark the boundaries of the tropics Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the region that includes all the areas of the Earth where the sun reaches a point directly overhead at least once a year?

The tropics Signup and view all the answers

What is the Tropic of Cancer also known as?

Northern Tropic Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum average monthly rainfall in Tropical Rainforests?

60mm Signup and view all the answers

Where are Tropical Rainforests mostly found?

South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the climate in Tropical Rainforests?

Constantly warm with no dry season Signup and view all the answers

How many species of plants and animals are found in Tropical Rainforests?

Over 15 million Signup and view all the answers

What type of trees are commonly found in Tropical Coniferous Rainforests?

Conifer trees Signup and view all the answers

Why do many birds and butterflies migrate to Tropical Coniferous Rainforests?

To spend the winter months Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the forest floor in Tropical Coniferous Rainforests?

Dark due to the heavy canopy Signup and view all the answers

Where are Tropical Dry Forests found?

In many locations around the world Signup and view all the answers