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What is the difference between a tropical and temperate rainforest?
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∙ 14y ago
the tropical rain forest is near the tropic of Capricorn and the tropic of cancer it is also at average 27 degrees and frost free all year round.
there are fewer temperate rain forests than tropical rain forest .temperate rain forests temperatures vary and they also have allot of rainfall.
but the main difference is the warmth of the temperate and the cool climate of the tropical rain forests
Rick Satterfield
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∙ 12y agothe tropical rain forest is near the tropic of Capricorn and the tropic of cancer it is also at average 27 degrees and frost free all year round.
there are fewer temperate rain forests than tropical rain forest .temperate rain forests temperatures vary and they also have allot of rainfall.
but the main difference is the warmth of the temperate and the cool climate of the tropical rain forests
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What is the difference between hot tropical climate and cool temperate climate?
Hot tropical climate is hot,humid and wet, like the Amazon Rainforest. A cool temperate climate is much cooler, doesn't rain as often, it's not humid at all
What is the difference between a temperate rainforest and an tropical rainforest?
The main difference between a temperate rainforest and tropical rainforest is location. Tropical rainforests ar located near the equator between the tropics of cancer and capricorn. Temperate rainforests ar located to the north of the Tropic of Cancer and to the south of the Tropic of Capricorn.
Why are they called tropical rainforests?
Due to the climate, they are in a tropical environment. There can also be rainforest in subtropical environments, but you don't hear people saying "Sub-Tropical Rainforest"
What is the monthly average of precipitation in a tropical rainforest biome?
The average rainfall in a rainforest is between 98 inches and 177 inches. There are two types of rainforests, tropical and temperate.
How do temperate rain forests differ from tropical rain forests?
Temperate rain forests are usually coastal and have cooler summers and milder winters than Tropical rain forests. Also Temperate rain forests have summer fogs that keep it moist. temperate rain forests also have lots of moss and consists of Deciduous trees.
What is the difference between hot tropical climate and cool temperate climate?
Hot tropical climate is hot,humid and wet, like the Amazon Rainforest. A cool temperate climate is much cooler, doesn't rain as often, it's not humid at all
What are rainforests?
Tropical rainforests are forests with tall tress, warm climate, and lots of rain. Tropical rainforests are found in Africa, Asia, Australia, and Central and South America. The largest rainforest in the world is the Amazon rainforest. They are found in tropics, the region between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer. Each rainforest is unique but there are certatin features common to all tropical rainforests. Temperate rainforests occur in small pockets. A temperate rainforest will have over 1400 mm of rain per year. There is a large temperate rainforest in Washington state.
What is the difference between a tropical rain forest and a grassland?
the difference between a tropical rainforest and a tropical dry forest is that a tropical dry forest is only sand like desert but has all animals and a rainforest is always raining and has many plants.
Is a tropical forest the same as a rainforest?
A tropical rain forest is more tropical. So, No..
What is the difference between the rainforest and the savanna?
Rainforests are dense, tropical forests with high rainfall and diverse plant and animal species, while savannas are grassy plains with scattered trees and distinct wet and dry seasons. Rainforests typically have a closed canopy, while savannas have a more open canopy that allows sunlight to reach the ground. Additionally, rainforests tend to be more humid and biodiverse compared to savannas.
What is the difference between a temperate rainforest and an tropical rainforest?
The main difference between a temperate rainforest and tropical rainforest is location. Tropical rainforests ar located near the equator between the tropics of cancer and capricorn. Temperate rainforests ar located to the north of the Tropic of Cancer and to the south of the Tropic of Capricorn.
What is the difference between the two types of rainforests?
The tropical rainforest is always wet and temerate is not and its much cooler
Why are tropical rainforest's called tropical rainforest's?
Tropical rainforest's are called that because they are between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn. http://www.solsticebahamas.com/images/Tropic.jpg
Are areas between the high and low latitudes temperate or tropical?
They would be temperate.
What is the difference about the rainforest and Arctic?
The difference between the rain forest and the Arctic is that rain forests are tropical and warm and the Arctic is very, very cold.
What is between the tropical zones and the polar zones?
"temperate"
Is the amazon rainforest a tropical or temperate rainforest?
sorry i know the answer was not a good answer and you like to know this answerthat was a wrong answer i will speak to the person who published it so i will just find the answerhere is the answer its pretty long it took long to writeThere are two types of Rainforest tropical and temperate. Tropical are found close to the equator. Temperate are found along coasts in the temperate zone.Tropical rainforests are located close to the equator, an area known as the tropic zone. Most are in the area between the Tropic of Cancer. and the Tropic of Capricorn.Temperatures near the equator are higher. These higher temperatures cause accelerated evaporation of water, which results in frequent rain in forested areas in the tropics.Tropical rainforests are found in South and Central America, Africa, Australia, and Asia. Tropical rainforests cover only about 6% of the Earth's surface.The largest tropical rain forest are in the Amazon River Basin, the Congo River Basin, and throughout much of southeast Asia. There are many smaller ones located throughout the tropics including Central America, Madagascar, Australia and India.Temperate rainforests are found in the area of the earth known as the temperate zones. Areas that include temperate rainforests are the pacific coast of the United States and Canada, New Zealand, Tasmania, Chile, Ireland, Scotland and Norway. There are fewer temperate forests.. Also they cover a lot less area.
