Forests: Tropical Forests

Tropical forests near the equator are warm and wet, often called rainforests due to high rainfall. They receive at least 200 cm of rain annually, with warm temperatures year-round. The dense canopy and understory support diverse plant life, providing resources like chocolate and vanilla. Rainforests host numerous animal species, including the sloth. However, deforestation threatens their existence, risking disappearance within our lifetime.

What is the minimum amount of rain that tropical rainforests receive in a year?

Describe the structure of the tropical rainforest and the different layers found within it.

What are some products that we derive from rainforest plants?

What is the significance of the sloth in the tropical rainforest ecosystem?

Why is the existence of the rainforest considered to be in great danger?