Why do tropical rainforests have high rainfall?

Why do tropical rainforests have high rainfall?

Since tropical rainforests have so many plants, there's a ton of transpiration. When you get that much water vapor hovering over rainforests, it's bound to rain a lot. ... In sum, tropical rainforests only exist in areas of high rainfall, but they also cause more precipitation through transpiration.

Which biome gets the least amount of rain?

Desert biomes

Is rainforest soil good for farming?

Rainforests in Brazil are burning. Their loss can never be restored. That's because these soils are not just infertile, they're the most nutrient-poor soils in the world — and they're unsuitable for agriculture. Nowhere else in the world is the number of animal and plant species as high as in the Amazon rainforest.

What type of plants grow in the Amazon rainforest?

10 Amazon Rainforest Plants

• Giant Water Lily, Victoria Amazonica.
• Heliconia, Heliconia latispatha.
• Cacao, Theobroma cacao.
• Passion flower, Passiflora edulis.
• Coffee Plant, Coffea arabica.
• Monkey Brush Vines, Combretum rotundifolium.
• Orchid, Orchidaceae.

Do parrots live in the rainforest?

Parrots are most prominent in the rainforest, although they are found in countless other tropical habitats around the world. ... Each continental region has its own form of giant parrots: Central and South America have macaws, while Australia and Southeast Asia have cockatoos.

What is unique about parrots?

Parrots have curved bills (beaks), strong legs and clawed feet. ... Parrots are believed to be one of the most intelligent bird species. Some species are known for imitating human voices. Most parrot species rely on seeds as food.

What animals eat parrots?

The most common predators of parrots include:

• Raptors (hawks, eagles, owls)
• Snakes.
• Cats (jaguars, ocelots)
• Monkeys.
• Bats.

Do parrots like the rain?

Yes a parrot can be exposed to light rain under controlled and appropriate conditions.. Many parrots enjoy playing in the rain and are very entertaining to watch. The surrounding temperature should also be warm and exposure time limited to avoid soaking which could lead to hypothermia.