Tropical Rainforest Gretna Pierre-Noel

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Tropical Rainforest
Gretna Pierre-Noel
Climate
 Warm and wet environment
 Rains about 100-400 inches per year
 70-80⁰F and at night it drops down to 60⁰F
 High humidity of 77%-88%
 Barely any temperature change because its close
to the equator
Location
 Africa
 Central America
 South America
 Asia
 Australia
 Pacific Islands
Unique Fauna
 There are at least 15 million different species of
plants and animals
 Some adaptations are…..
 Camouflage
 Hands, feet, and tail
 Curved and large beaks
 Small wingspans
Threats
 Fire
 Drought
 Storms
 Pollution
 Mining
 Power Plants
 Crops