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Continental USA does not have any rain forests. The nearest location would be the US Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Hawaii

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Why do you need to protect the rainforests?

Rainforests provide habitat for a diverse range of species, regulate the climate, and offer valuable resources such as medicines and food. Protecting rainforests is essential to preserving biodiversity and combating climate change. Additionally, indigenous communities rely on rainforests for their livelihoods and cultural heritage.


What US state could a person visit a tropical rain forest?

Hawaii is the only US state where you can find a tropical rainforest. The island of Kauai in particular is home to diverse and lush rainforests. Travelers can explore the Na Pali Coast and Waimea Canyon for a taste of Hawaii's natural beauty.


Does rainforest only occur in the tropics?

Rainforests mainly occur in tropical regions near the Equator where temperatures are consistently warm and rainfall is abundant. However, some rainforests can also be found in temperate regions, where the climate is milder and rainfall is higher, such as the temperate rainforests of the Pacific Northwest in North America.


Names of plants that give medicine to us from the rainforests?

Some plants from the rainforests that provide medicinal benefits include the Cinchona tree (source of quinine for treating malaria), the Periwinkle plant (used in cancer treatment), and the Yew tree (source of taxol for cancer therapy).


Are there any rainforests in China?

um,there aren't any rainforests! its really hot once in a while you get rain theres wind dust but no rainforests and yes there is grass beaches,lakes,fields.... ^ There are rainforests, you idiot.

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How do rainforests help us when you are ill?

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Where in the US can you find a temperate rain forest in the US?

Where Are Rainforests Located?Tropical rainforests are located near the equator. Fifty seven percent of all tropical rainforests are found in Latin America. One third of the world's tropical rainforests are in Brazil. Other tropical rainforests are located in Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands (25% of the world's tropical rainforests) and West Africa (18%).Temperate rainforests are found along some coasts in temperate zones. The largest temperate rainforests are found on the Pacific coast of North America. They stretch from Oregon to Alaska for 1,200 miles. Smaller temperate rainforests can be found on the southeast coast of Chile in South America. There are a few other coastal strips with temperate rainforests, including small areas in the United Kingdom, Norway, Japan, New Zealand, and southern Australia.


What are the 2 types of rainforest found in australia?

Australia has more than two types of rainforest. Australia has tropical rainforests, sub-tropical rainforests, warm temperate rainforests and cool temperate rainforests.


Are there rainforests in Slovakia?

there are no rainforests in Slovakia


Where are Canada's rainforests?

There are no rainforests in Canada.


Why do you need to protect the rainforests?

Rainforests provide habitat for a diverse range of species, regulate the climate, and offer valuable resources such as medicines and food. Protecting rainforests is essential to preserving biodiversity and combating climate change. Additionally, indigenous communities rely on rainforests for their livelihoods and cultural heritage.


Why are the rainforests important for trees?

trees are the rainforests


What names of rainforests in Antarctica?

There are no rainforests in Antarctica.