Providing an account of distribution of rainforest across the world, mention their key characteristics. Also highlight the threats that are being faced by tropical rainforests.
Introduction
Rainforests refer to type of vegetation found in areas with high and perennial rainfall.
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Main Body
Distribution across the world shown through map indicating locations around Equator in South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Key characteristics: Perennial rainfall (>2000mm). Wildlife is limited due to thickness of vegetation eg: Only birds, snakes, monkey, etc. Absence of dry winters as daylight does not reach ground. Threats faced: 1. Deforestation due to lumber, infrastructure, roads & oil & gas sessions. 2. Contamination of land and water due to pollution, eg: fracking
Conclusion
Rainforests are lungs of earth due to their sole in air purification, water cycle etc. They must be preserved to ensure climate change's effort aint severe. Sustainable resource use, afforestation, decreasing human consumption etc are some of the way forward.
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Diagram
Global distribution map of rainforests showing locations in Equatorial South America, Equatorial Africa, and Southeast Asia
- Clear definition provided
- Visual representation with map
- Identifies key geographic distribution
Hrishikesh Alare
Salient features of World's Physical Geography
Distribution of Key Natural Resources across the world
Rainforest Distribution and Characteristics
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