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Question
Describe the below forests :
Equatorial rainforest.
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Solution
Such forests are found in equatorial climate where the temperatures are high of about 28-30°C and rainfall occurs all year round. Such climatic conditions have resulted in dense, hardwood forests with broad-leaved tree species such as mahogany, ebony, rosewood, cinchona, coconut, and rubber. There are lianas, creepers, and climbers, tall grass, ferns and bamboos that grow between the tall trees, which makes the forests dense and impenetrable. The forests are dark and gloomy as very little sunlight reaches the ground owing to the tall trees whose branches spread out, forming a canopy. Mostly arboreal or tree-dwelling animals such as monkeys, apes, and colourful birds are found. Reptiles such as lizards, snakes, crocodiles, and insects are found in the swampy floors of the forests. Large animals such as elephants and wild cats are only found in the outskirts as the forest interior is too dense.
Such forests are found in countries located close to the equator like Malaysia, Indonesia, and Southern Philippines.
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| A. Climate Region | B. Tree Plant Species | C. Wildlife species |
| Arctic | Magnolia, Camphor | Lizards, insects |
| Equatorial | Thorny bushes, tufts of grass | Lynx, sable |
| Cold Temperate | Moss, Lichen | Pheasants peacocks |
| Warm temperate eastern margin | Ebony, Mahagony | Monkeys, apes, colourful birds |
| Mid-Latitude deserts | Pine, larch | Walruses, reindeer |
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On an outline map of Asia, mark the following:
- the area affected by the monsoons
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- regions of the Mediterranean climate
- areas under the steppes
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What increases the commercial value of forests in cool temperature eastern margin climate?
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World’s highest surface temperature of 71°C has been recorded in __________ in Iran.
Fill in the blank.
The equatorial (tropical) rainforests are different from the rainforests of the Amazon and Zaire basins because of their __________to the sea.
Fill in the blank.
The forests of the cold temperate regions have ______trees with ________ like leaves.
Distinguish between Cold desert and hot desert.
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There is no winter in the equatorial region.
