AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -There are two types of rainforests, tropical and temperate. Tropical rainforests are found closer to the equator where it is warm.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tropical forests are warm, humid, and found close to the equator.

Detailed explanation-3: -Tropical forests are those which are found in and around the equator. One definitive feature of these forests is their hot climates. The tropical forests are of two types-Evergreen and Deciduous.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tropical rainforests are mainly located between the latitudes of 23.5°N (the Tropic of Cancer) and 23.5°S (the Tropic of Capricorn)-the tropics. Tropical rainforests are found in Central and South America, western and central Africa, western India, Southeast Asia, the island of New Guinea, and Australia.

Detailed explanation-5: -The rainforest biome is typically found between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. The equatorial tropical rainforest is found within 5 degrees north and south of the equator. 200 years ago tropical rainforests covered 10% of the Earth’s surface. This has declined to approximately 5% coverage today.