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Do rain forests have a dry season?
Description. Tropical rain forests have a type of tropical climate in which there is no dry season—all months have an average precipitation value of at least 60 mm (2.4 in). There are no distinct wet or dry seasons as rainfall is high throughout the months.
Which is the rainiest forest in the world?
The Chocó rainforest extends from southern Panama and along the Pacific Coast of South America through Colombia and Ecuador. It is the world’s wettest rainforest and has the lowest deforestation rate of any of the regions covered in this post.
Where in the world are there rain forests?
Rainforests thrive on every continent except Antarctica. The largest rainforests on Earth surround the Amazon River in South America and the Congo River in Africa. The tropical islands of Southeast Asia and parts of Australia support dense rainforest habitats.
In which area does it rain more in Brazil?
Brazil’s most intense rain falls around the mouth of the Amazon near the city of Belém, and also in the upper regions of Amazonia where more than 2,000 millimetres (79 in) of rain fall every year.
Where can I find tropical dry forest?
Tropical and Subtropical Dry Forests are found in southern Mexico, southeastern Africa, the Lesser Sundas, central India, Indochina, Madagascar, New Caledonia, eastern Bolivia and central Brazil, the Caribbean, valleys of the northern Andes, and along the coasts of Ecuador and Peru.
Is there a rain forest in the US?
While we do have rainforests in the U.S., almost all of them are temperate. The only tropical rainforest managed by the U.S. Forest Service is El Yunque National Forest in northern Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico is a commonwealth of the U.S., and Puerto Ricans are American citizens).
Which is the rainy season in Brazil?
The rainy season runs from March to August. The heaviest rainfall usually comes during June and July, with an average of over 15 inches per month.
Where do tropical rain forests grow near the equator?
Tropical rain forests grow in hot areas near the equator that have no dry season. Where would you be likely to find such a forest, in Brazil or Egypt? You would find an area like that in Brazil
When is the best time to visit the Amazon rainforest in Brazil?
It rains a lot less in June than in the previous months (though not in Recife/Pernambuco), and the weather conditions are excellent for beach life. June is low season, with the pros and cons of a low season month. July is an excellent time to go to the Amazon. It’s one of the best months to explore the river and the rainforest.
Where does it rain the most in Brazil?
It rains a lot more in the North and Northeast coast of Brazil (Bahia, Recife, Fortaleza and the dozens of beach resorts of this part of Brazil) than in the previous months, which is a disadvantage to consider. These places are year-round beach destinations, but rain and humidity are factors that should be considered.
Why is the forest floor the darkest part of the rainforest?
Forest Floor Layer. The forest floor is the darkest of all rainforest layers, making it extremely difficult for plants to grow. Leaves that fall to the forest floor decay quickly. Decomposers, such as termites, slugs, scorpions, worms, and fungi, thrive on the forest floor.