Tropical Forests

Where are topical forests found?

• Between 23.5°N and 23.5°S of Equator

• Central America, North America,

  Europe

• Central Africa, South America, parts of Southeast Asia

• Along the sheltered coast

What conditions are ideal for tropical rainforest?

• High wind speed of 20 km/h

• High annual rainfall of 2000mm

• High average annual temperature of more than 20°C

• High temperature of more than 25°C

What does evergreen trees means?

• Trees shed leaves when they turn green.

• Trees do not shed leaves all at the same time.

• The leaves are sometimes green.

• The leaves are forever green.

What are the characteristics of tropical rainforest trees?

• Drip-tips

• Buttress roots

• Rough leaves

• Long leaves

Why are mangroves found in sheltered coast?

• Sediments can accumulate there

• More water available

• no strong waves

• Water is salty

Which are roots of mangroves?

• Buttress roots

• Aerial pencil roots

• Spreading roots

• Prop roots

Why do you think forests are important to the environment?