Tropical Rainforest Climate (Leaving Cert Geography): Quizzes
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Which basin in South America contains tropical rainforest climate?
Which basin in South America contains tropical rainforest climate?
Amazon Basin
What is the minimum annual rainfall in tropical rainforests?
What is the minimum annual rainfall in tropical rainforests?
Over 2,000mm
What is the annual average temperature in tropical rainforests?
What is the annual average temperature in tropical rainforests?
25°C to 28°C
What is the typical annual temperature range in tropical rainforests?
What is the typical annual temperature range in tropical rainforests?
3°C to 5°C
What is the diurnal temp range in tropical rainforests?
What is the diurnal temp range in tropical rainforests?
6°C to 8°C
What are typical night-time temps in tropical rainforests?
What are typical night-time temps in tropical rainforests?
20°C to 25°C
Why does sunlight cause more heating at the equator?
Why does sunlight cause more heating at the equator?
Concentrated over smaller surface area
How many rainy days do tropical rainforests typically have annually?
How many rainy days do tropical rainforests typically have annually?
Over 200 days
What is the ITCZ?
What is the ITCZ?
Low pressure zone where trade winds meet
What is transpiration in tropical rainforests?
What is transpiration in tropical rainforests?
Water vapour release through stomata
What are typical humidity levels in tropical rainforests?
What are typical humidity levels in tropical rainforests?
Above 75%
What creates the natural greenhouse effect in tropical rainforests?
What creates the natural greenhouse effect in tropical rainforests?
Dense canopy traps moisture & warm air