Tuesday, January 10, 2012

RAINFORESTS


The Important of Rainforests
Tropical rainforests are located around the equator. The temperature around the equator is high. Hence the rate of water evaporation is high. As a result there is frequent rain in rain forests. They are found in south and Central America, Africa, in islands around Australia and Asia. The rain forests are important to human existence and the surroundings. Rain forests are a rich source of medicinal plants, Food and useful forest products. They maintain about 50% of the plant, animal, birds, reptile and insect species of the world. These forests help to maintain a regular rainfall. They also stand as a buffer against floods, droughts and erosion. These forests produce a significant amount of the world’s oxygen.

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