What are Tropical Rainforests?
Tropical Rainforests are forests with high concentrations of rainfall. They exist between the tropic of cancer and the tropic of capricorn, giving them a good proportion of heat from the sun. Because the climate experiences high temperatures, with high rainfall, tropical rainforests are damp and humid. They support the greatest diversity of all living organisms in Earth. Even though the tropical rainforests occupy 2% of Earth's surface, it contains 50% of Earth's plants and animals. It is not surprising why tropical rainforests are known as the "jewels of the earth".
The rainforest provides several environmental services for a healthy planet. Recycling water, absorbing carbon preventing flood and soil erosion, and providing at least 50% of the world's biodiversity of plants and animals are a few examples. They also provide resources such as food, water, medicine and material resources for people around the world.
The rainforest provides several environmental services for a healthy planet. Recycling water, absorbing carbon preventing flood and soil erosion, and providing at least 50% of the world's biodiversity of plants and animals are a few examples. They also provide resources such as food, water, medicine and material resources for people around the world.
