Where is the equatorial rainforest?

Where is the equatorial rainforest?

True rainforests are typically found between 10 degrees north and south of the equator (see map); they are a sub-set of the tropical forest biome that occurs roughly within the 28-degree latitudes (in the equatorial zone between the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn).

Why equatorial climate is hot and wet?

Rainforests are located in the equatorial climate region. They are hot and wet all year round – this creates a humid climate. The annual rainfall is high as it rains almost every day. The temperatures are constant all year round – the temperature range is usually only a few degrees.

Why is it wet at the equator?

The Equator experiences high amounts of rainfall due to this rising air resulting in a warm and wet equatorial climate (eg the Amazon and Congo tropical rainforests). High-pressure areas are associated with dry, warm and settled weather conditions. This is because sinking air does not result in precipitation.

What is hot and wet climate?

Hot climate means measure of heat is higher in specific region. Whereas. Wet climate means there is water everywhere or amount of moisture is more.

Where's the hottest place right now?

Where is the hottest place in the world?

• Dallol, Ethiopia. ...
• Wadi Halfa, Sudan. ...
• Dasht-e Loot, Iran. ...
• Tirat Zvi, Israel. ...
• Timbuktu, Mali. ...
• Kebili, Tunisia. ...
• Ghadames, Libya. ...
• Bandar-e Mahshahr, Iran.

Is Yuma the hottest city in the US?

The hottest city in America is Yuma, where 90°F or higher temperatures are typically recorded 175 days per year. ... The highest temperature ever recorded in the U.S. was 10 degrees higher, in Greenland Ranch, California, also known as Death Valley.