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Question
Read the following environmental conditions of tropical rain forests.
- Hot and humid climate
- Unequal lengths of day and night
- Abundant rain fall
- Abundant light and moisture
Identify the conditions from the above list that are responsible for the presence of large number of plants and animals in tropical rain forests.
Options
(i) and (ii)
(i) and (iii)
(i), (iii) and (iv)
(ii) and (iv)
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Solution
(i), (iii) and (iv)
Explanation:
The tropical regions generally have a hot and humid climate because of their location around the equator. These regions get plenty of rainfall. These climatic conditions are highly suitable for supporting an enormous number and variety of animals. In tropical rainforest areas, days and nights are almost equal in length throughout the year.
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