10 - Amazon Case Study: Water cycle in the Amazon Flashcards
1
Q
What are the key inputs in the Amazon Rainforest?
A
- Precipitation from evaporated Atlantic ocean
- Convectional rainfall recycling
2
Q
What are the key outputs in the Amazon Rainforest?
A
- Evaporation from forest
- River flow
3
Q
What is precipitation like in the Amazon
A
- High, average totals (>2000mm).