Rainforest

usgb/ˈreɪnfɔːrɪst/
noun

A type of forest that has a high amount of rain yearly, usually found near the Equator.

The Amazon is the world's largest rainforest, home to a vast variety of wildlife and plants.
Visual representation of "rainforest" - A type of forest that has a high amount of rain yearly, usually found near the Equator.

Often appears as...

  • tropical rainforest
  • amazon rainforest
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Geographic Diversity

Rainforests exist in various parts of the world and can be different from one another.

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Besides the Amazon, rainforests in Central Africa and Southeast Asia are also rich in biodiversity.
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Climate Importance

Rainforests play a crucial role in the Earth's climate system and weather patterns.

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Rainforests help regulate temperatures and rainfall globally, not just where they're located.
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Ecosystem Richness

Rainforests are known for their incredible variety of animal and plant species.

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Rainforests cover only 6% of Earth's surface but contain more than half of its wildlife species.
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