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What are the characteristics of temperate and tropical rain forests?
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When you hear the term rain forest, you probably think of a warm, humid, "jungle" in the tropics. But there is another type of rain forest. The northwestern coast of the United States receives more than 300 centimeters of rain a year. Huge trees grow there, including cedars, redwoods, and Douglas firs. However, it is difficult to classify this region. Many ecologists refer to this ecosystem as a temperate rain forest. The term temperate means having moderate temperatures.
Trees in the rain forest form several distinct layers. The tall trees form a leafy roof called the canopy. A few giant trees poke out above the canopy. Below the canopy, a second layer of shorter trees and vines form an understory. Understory plants grow well in the shade formed by the canopy. The forest floor is nearly dark, so only a few plants live there.
The abundant plant life in tropical rain forests provides habitats for many species of animals. Ecologists estimate that millions of species of insects live in tropical rain forests. These insects serve as a source of food for many reptiles, birds, and mammals. Many of these animals are, in turn, food sources for other animals. Although tropical rain forests cover only a small part of the planet, they probably contain more species of plants and animals than all the other biomes combined.
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∙ 12y agoAn original tropical rainforest will be fairly dark inside, for there are several layers of vegetation between you and the sky. And the relative humidity will be about 95%
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∙ 9y agoA tropical rainforest has various characteristics. For example, it is composed of 3 layers- the canopy, the understory and the forest floor.
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∙ 12y agothat they are millions species of animals
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∙ 13y agoanimals:hummingbird, crocodiles
its rainy
around 75 degrees F
Plants require rain
old growth ecosystems
Erin Sarsfield
It's rainy it is around 75 degrees F most days
The plants there require the rain and old-growth ecosystems
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∙ 12y agovery rainy humid and warm all times
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What are the worlds 6 biomes?
Temperate Deciduous Forest Grassland Tundra Taiga Desert Savanna Tropical Rainforest This is a great website if you need to know about each of the biomes: http://www.deyabowersbiomes.zoomshare.com/
What ecosystem contributes most to global net primary productivity?
In terms of NPP per unit area, the most productive systems are estuaries, swamps and marshes, tropical rain forests, and temperate rain forests
What are the monkeys ecosystem home?
Tropical Rain forests
In which biome do decomposers work most efficiently?
Tropical Rain Forests ;)
Which part of the world has a high density of organism?
tropical rain forests
How are tropical rain forests and temperate forest different?
There are two types of rain forests, tropical and temperate. Tropical rain forests are found closer to the equator where it is warm. Temperate rain forests are found near the cooler coastal areas further north or south of the equator. The tropical rain forest is a hot, moist biome where it rains all year long.
What are types of rain forests?
tropical and temperate
How do temperate rain forest different from tropical rain forest?
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 a tropical and temperate rainforest?
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
How are temperate forests and tropical rain-forests different?
temperate forests have more seasonal changes.
Does Washington state have a tropical rainforest?
No, there are no tropical rain forests in Washington State. There are, however, temperate rain forests on the Olympic Peninsula. These rain forests are cooler in temperature than the tropical forests and house different species.
What contains many food?
A Food WebThe most are found in tropical rain forests and temperate rain forests.
What contains many chains?
A Food WebThe most are found in tropical rain forests and temperate rain forests.
What contains many food chains?
A Food WebThe most are found in tropical rain forests and temperate rain forests.
Contains many food chains?
A Food WebThe most are found in tropical rain forests and temperate rain forests.
What are the 2 different types of rainforest?
tropical and temperate
The land of maximum biodiversity is tropical or temperate or monsoonal or equatorial?
tropical rain forests are known as tropiacal evergreen forests........so i think the answer is probably tropical
