Were Are Tropical Rainforest?

Tropical rainforests are mainly located between the latitudes of 23.5°N (the Tropic of Cancer) and 23.5°S (the Tropic of Capricorn)—the tropics. Tropical rainforests are found in Central and South America, western and central Africa, western India, Southeast Asia, the island of New Guinea, and Australia.

Why are tropical rainforests located where they are?

Tropical rainforests are found near the equator due to the amount of rainfall and the amount of sunshine these areas receive. ... The high temperatures means that evaporation happens at a fast rate, resulting in frequent rainfall.

Where is tropical rainforest most common?

The world's largest tropical rainforests are in the Amazon basin in South America, lowland regions in Africa, and the islands off of Southeast Asia. While they are found in abundant in Sumatra and New Guinea, small areas are also found in Central America and parts of Australia.

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