Tropical Rain forest In South America
In the region of South America with in the tropical forests, the climate in these biome's are very wet and hot. The Amazon rain forest climate is known as the equatorial climate of the world which is found approximately 12 degrees to the North and South of the equator. This is the typical rain forest with the average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius or 80 degrees Fahrenheit. In average year, the climate is very humid due to all the rainfall which if calculated, the total amount will be to about 250 cm per year.
With where the biomes stands on the map, the sun warms the land and sea , then the water evaporates into the air which leads to the explanation of why it is so humid in this area. The warm air is able to hold a lot of water vapor but as the air eventually rises, the air becomes cooler than as warm meets cold, condensation begins and the vapor forms droplets which form into clouds. Eventually the clouds produce rain and then that rain is kept on the leaves of the trees to act like a shield for everything below the canopy looking trees.
Global warming and climate change can be a major issue in the tropical rain forests in South America. It is highly affected by this conflict due to droughts. When the tropical Atlantic begins to warm up, the large parts of the Amazon begin to have a huge significance of higher temperatures with less rainfall. This begins an issue because then the region's ecosystem begins to get destroyed. For example, the trees are dying and also this leads to leaving forests more vulnerable to fire. There have been many droughts and forest fires in the Amazon recently due to the high increased levels of temperature and if we do not try and help our planet with global warming, these complications will continue to rise and soon get rid of a major amount of our forests.
Climatographs
Landscape Features
Highlands:
The weather in the highlands is different compared to the weather in the tropical rain forest area. The temperature differs anywhere from 70 degrees Fahrenheit to 50 degrees Fahrenheit which is more of a cooler environment to be in. Due to this cooler weather, the highlands include a different species of animals and plants from living in the hot sun and to maintain their hydration. Also the highlands are in a region where more mountains are situated that are reserved for a low mountain range area.
The weather in the highlands is different compared to the weather in the tropical rain forest area. The temperature differs anywhere from 70 degrees Fahrenheit to 50 degrees Fahrenheit which is more of a cooler environment to be in. Due to this cooler weather, the highlands include a different species of animals and plants from living in the hot sun and to maintain their hydration. Also the highlands are in a region where more mountains are situated that are reserved for a low mountain range area.
Rain forest valleys:
Rain forest valleys are usually found in the low land area between mountains or hills and because of this, they allow a river or a stream to pass their base. The valleys are shaped in “V” or “U” looking letters. Also at the bottom of these valleys, there could be little channels that would allow streams or rivers to connect that may let a flood plain commence if the stream or river meet head on.
Rain forest valleys are usually found in the low land area between mountains or hills and because of this, they allow a river or a stream to pass their base. The valleys are shaped in “V” or “U” looking letters. Also at the bottom of these valleys, there could be little channels that would allow streams or rivers to connect that may let a flood plain commence if the stream or river meet head on.
Soil Conditions
Soil in the Amazon tropical rain forest is one of the the deepest soils in all of the world. It is very deep due to the soil being trapped and covered for millions of years and throughout that period of time, there has been high rainfall conditions. Underlying rock has been formed because of all this rain and they get washed out or strongly leached with a high amounts of nutrients and minerals. These nutrients and minerals are then removed and broken down to create soil. The top layer of the soil is called topsoil and it is made up out of disappearing vegetale and animals waste and remaining. Also, the fallen trees and dead plants end up being recycled into this environment and become converted by the nutrients
Symbiosis
There is a parasitism relationship in this tropical rain forest that is called the strangler fig. It is a type of nature's plant that is found on the branches of the tree's, and then is soon enough found spreading all over the tree downwards towards the soil and upwards towards the sky. The strangler fig is not a good asset for the tree because it kills the tree. This plant is able to take the sunlight from the tree and also it is able to steal the root space after enveloping it.
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6. "Marc Anderson Photography." Strangler Fig, Philippines. N.p., n.d. Web. 19 May 2016.
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8. "Photos & Videos." WorldWildlife.org. World Wildlife Fund, n.d. Web. 19 May 2016.
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