Tropical Rain ForestBy: Patrick Mawn

Where are they located?South AmericaAfricaSoutheast AsiaBetween the Tropic of Cancer

and Tropic of Capricorn

The Equator

Climate Temperature

between 20 and 34 degrees Celcius

Humidity between 77% and 88%

Approximately 250 cm of rain per year

Species Varitation

Species Variation Largest concentration of species on

Earth

Approximately half of the world’s species call it home.

Mammals, Birds, Amphibians, Reptiles and many plant variations

Why is it important?

Rainforest Importance Produces 40% of Earth’s oxygen Absorbs atmospheric CO2 One quarter of all medicine is produced

in rainforests Many cancer treating medicine Economic benefits

Human Impact

Human Impact Logging Oil Exploration Mining Fires Ranching Pollution Commercial Agriculture