Ch-8 Tropical and Subtropical Regions

Amazon Rainforest

Also known as selvas, it is called the lungs of the earth because it takes in carbon dioxide and releases oxygen.

Convectional Rainfall

A type of rainfall that occurs mostly during the afternoons, commonly referred to as 4 o' clock rain.

Epiphytes

Plants like lichens and ferns that thrive on the upper branches of trees, taking nutrients from the air and water instead of the soil.

Shifting Agriculture

A method where trees and plants are cut and burned to enrich the soil with ashes for crop growth.

Malocas

Apartment-like houses with steep slanting roofs used by tribes in the Amazon region.

One-horned Rhinoceros

A species primarily found in the Brahmaputra Valley, known for its distinctive single horn.

Mangroves

Trees that can thrive in both saltwater and freshwater, featuring complex root systems adapted to their environment.

Transhumance

The seasonal movement of livestock between higher altitudes and lowland areas, which practiced in the Brahmaputra region.

Ganga-Brahmaputra Basin

A subtropical region of land with fertile plains, the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers flowing, and a wide range of biodiversity.

Deforestation

The large-scale cutting of trees which poses threats to the environment and indigenous tribes.