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What are tropical evergreen forests also called?

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Tropical evergreen forests are also called rain forests or Selva.

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Where are tropical evergreen forests primarily located?

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They are located in the equatorial region, including the Amazon and Orinoco basins in South America, the Congo basin in Africa, and Southeast Asian countries.

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What characterizes temperate evergreen forests?

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Temperate evergreen forests have dense vegetation, tall trees with hardwood and broad leaves, and a canopy that prevents sunlight, resulting in a dark and damp environment.

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What types of trees are found in temperate evergreen forests?

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Mixed hardwood trees such as oak, eucalyptus, pine, wattle, camphor, bamboo, and mulberry are found in these forests.

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What are some commercially valuable trees in temperate evergreen forests?

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Commercially valuable trees include ebony, mahogany, rosewood, rubber, and cinchona.

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What are Mediterranean forests known for?

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Mediterranean forests are characterized by evergreen trees and are found in warm temperate regions along the eastern margins of continents.

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Where are Mediterranean forests primarily located?

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They are located in southeastern parts of China, the USA, Brazil, Africa, and Australia.

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What defines coniferous forests (Taiga)?

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Coniferous forests, also called Taiga, are found between 55 and 70 degree latitudes in the Northern Hemisphere.

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What types of trees are found in coniferous forests?

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Coniferous forests consist of evergreen trees like pine, fir, spruce, larch, and cedar.

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What are tropical deciduous forests also known as?

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Tropical deciduous forests are also called monsoon forests.

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Where are tropical deciduous forests located?

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They are found in South and Southeast Asia, Central America, parts of Brazil, East Africa, and northern Australia.

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What wildlife is commonly found in tropical evergreen forests?

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Wildlife includes monkeys, apes, iguanas, pumas, jaguars, hippopotamuses, crocodiles, alligators, huge snakes, and colorful birds and insects.

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What wildlife is found in temperate evergreen forests?

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Wildlife includes deer, antelopes, monkeys, bears, wolves, and giant pandas.

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What wildlife is commonly found in coniferous forests?

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Common wildlife includes fur-bearing animals like fox, lynx, sable, and mink; caribou, moose, bears, and wolves.

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What wildlife is found in tropical deciduous forests?

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Wildlife includes tigers, elephants, leopards, bears, monkeys, deer, and rhinoceroses.

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