C. tropical rainforests

Temperature of tropical rainforests

27°-29°

Rainfall of rainforest

More rainfall in winter/ spring than summer with a ratings of 262-38mm

Characteristics of rainforests

• Near equator → hot → lots of evaporation → high rainfall → humid

• Relatively infertile soil

• ½ worlds species found there

How many layers to tropical rainforest?

4

How tall do emergents grow?

35 metres

Descibe of emergents

• “Drip tip” leaves → water rolls of in heavy downpour

• Thick waxy leaves → protect from sun

Climate of emergents

• Strong winds

• Heavy rainfall

Flora/ fauna in Emergents

• Eagles

• Monkeys

• Bats

• Butterflies

How tall do canopies grow?

20-35 metres

Describe the canopy

• Overlapping branches

• Smooth oval leaves that come to point

Climate of canopies

• Dryer and hotter than other parts of the rainforests

Floral/ fauna in canopies

• Monkeys

• Frogs

• Snakes

• Small cats

How tall is the under canopy?

• 10-20 metres

Describe the under canopy

• Thickest part of the rainforest

• They grow in the shade of bigger trees

Climate of the under canopy

• Hot

• Damp

• Still air

• Little sunlight

Flora/ fauna in under canopy

• Jaguars

• Red-eyed tree frogs

• Insects

• Leopards

Climate of forest floor/ shrubs

• Dark

• Humid

• Constant shade → cooler

Flora/ fauna in forest floor/ shrubs

• Elephants

• Tapir

• Jaguars

• Tigers

Decomposition

The process fungi and microorganisms break down dead plants and animals for their nutrients

Adaptation

Takes place over millions of years which helps animals and plants survive in a particular habitat