The tropical rainforest climate is very diverse and interesting. The combination of the climate, vegetation, animals, and uses that the tropical rainforest provides is extensive. One day I will visit one of the few locations of the tropical rainforest, but first I need to know some basic information; where the tropical rainforest is located, the climate and weather, vegetation, animal life, production and people, and impact on the biome.
This biome is located on the equator but doesn’t restrict itself to certain coastlines. The tropical rainforest covers less than six percent of the earth, and happen to be found in three locations: Central America, Africa, and Indo-Malaysia. Specifically, the biome makes up the Amazon river basin, Zaire basin, …show more content…
The soil in hot, wet climates like the tropical rainforest is called Oxisol. It has large amounts of aluminum oxide and iron content, has a red color, low pH, extensive weathering, and can be laterite. (Exploring Physical Geography, 519)
Animal life in a tropical rainforest includes millions of species. The main reason for the ability to obtain that much life is the warm weather, plus there is plenty of water, food, and shelter. Due to the large amount of animals, natural selection has taken place so certain animals, like Toucans with their curved beaks, can adapt to certain food sources. Other animals, like the sloth can camouflage for protection. (Earth’s Floor: Animals)
The tropical rainforest provides more than 20% of the world’s oxygen, but that’s not all that the climate provides. Some drugs used today contain plants native to the rainforest. Coffee, fruits, nuts, and more food come from the hot, wet lands. Without coffee, America might not be able to function. (Commonly Asked Questions and Facts) Also, one-fifth of the world’s freshwater is in the Amazon Basin alone. (Leslie Taylor, Rainforest
This biome is located on the equator but doesn’t restrict itself to certain coastlines. The tropical rainforest covers less than six percent of the earth, and happen to be found in three locations: Central America, Africa, and Indo-Malaysia. Specifically, the biome makes up the Amazon river basin, Zaire basin, …show more content…
The soil in hot, wet climates like the tropical rainforest is called Oxisol. It has large amounts of aluminum oxide and iron content, has a red color, low pH, extensive weathering, and can be laterite. (Exploring Physical Geography, 519)
Animal life in a tropical rainforest includes millions of species. The main reason for the ability to obtain that much life is the warm weather, plus there is plenty of water, food, and shelter. Due to the large amount of animals, natural selection has taken place so certain animals, like Toucans with their curved beaks, can adapt to certain food sources. Other animals, like the sloth can camouflage for protection. (Earth’s Floor: Animals)
The tropical rainforest provides more than 20% of the world’s oxygen, but that’s not all that the climate provides. Some drugs used today contain plants native to the rainforest. Coffee, fruits, nuts, and more food come from the hot, wet lands. Without coffee, America might not be able to function. (Commonly Asked Questions and Facts) Also, one-fifth of the world’s freshwater is in the Amazon Basin alone. (Leslie Taylor, Rainforest