Rainforests Flashcards
1
Q
What are rainforests?
A
A rainforests is a forest with tall trees, warm climate and lots of rain.
2
Q
Name some places where rainforests are found.
A
Africa, Asia and central and South America.
3
Q
Where are rainforests located?
A
Between The Tropic of Cancer and The Tropic of Capricorn
4
Q
What makes rainforests?
A
Location- They lie in the ‘tropics.’
Rainfall- Has to at least receive 2000mm a year.
Canopy- Has to have a layer of branches and leaves formed by closely spaced rainforest trees.
Biodiversity- Has to have a large number of animals.
Symbiotic relationships between species- Species that work together.
