LIFE IN TROPICAL REGIONS
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LIFE IN TROPICAL REGIONS
Given the diversity of climates, life has adapted itself differently in different regions. The Tropics and where they are located. The Equatorial Jungles and where they are located, their temperatures, rainfall and the plant and animal life found in them. Tropical Savannahs: location and general characteristics. Summary.
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The different amounts of sunlight received are responsible for different temperatures, winds and rainfall which make up the different climates over the face of the Earth.
There are five extense, climatic regions of our planet: two temperature zones, two tropical regions, two polar regions and deserts
How the Tropics receive sunlight, their temperatures and rainfalls.
Tropical forests have a complete vegetation and contain a great variety of animals.
The Equatorial jungle
Its flora and fauna have evolved tremendously.
Where jungles are found.
Temperatures. Humidity. Rainfall.
The river Amazon: its main characteristics: size, minerals, flora and fauna, insects, birds, amphibians, reptiles, mammals.
The Tropical Savannah
Localisations of the tropical savannas on our planet
Types of rainfalls.
Tropical cyclones.
Rivers are reflections of the seasons.
Types of vegetation: baobabs, eucalyptus trees, acacias. Abundant and varied fauna: herbivorous animals, birds of prey, insects.
Deserts
Their localisation
Changes in temperature. Wind and sand storms. Scarce rainfalls.
Plant and animal life is extremely scarce.
Reptiles, spiders, scorpions. Camels.
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