Tropical Rainforest landforms
The tropical rainforests are classified by multiple landforms which lead up to a complex ecosystem in this region. The tropical rainforests are found in lowland regions. Tropical rainforest regions include the mountains, valleys, streams, wetlands, rivers, etc. A thick forest cover also known as the canopy is the defined feature of tropical rainforests. The forest cover doesn't allow much light to reach the ground. Less sunlight at the ground level is the reason for the limited growth of smaller plants.
Mountains
A mountain is a feature that rises above surrounding areas and has a higher altitude than a hill. South America, Asia, Australia, Africa, and Pacific Islands are the regions where mountains in tropical rainforests are found. Out of the total mountain cover of the world, 22% is found in South America where the tropical rainforests are found.
A mountain is a feature that rises above surrounding areas and has a higher altitude than a hill. South America, Asia, Australia, Africa, and Pacific Islands are the regions where mountains in tropical rainforests are found. Out of the total mountain cover of the world, 22% is found in South America where the tropical rainforests are found.
Valleys
A valley, is also refered to as dale. It is a low spot that can take either a "U" shape or a "V" shape. Those valleys provide channels for the flow of rivers also known as "vales.
A valley, is also refered to as dale. It is a low spot that can take either a "U" shape or a "V" shape. Those valleys provide channels for the flow of rivers also known as "vales.
Wetlands
The soil of wetlands are saturated (filled) with water. The different types of wetlands are, marshes, swamps, bogs, etc. The wetlands are filled with water because their water table (the level at which water reaches) is near the ground. Shallow pools of water are found in wetland regions. Brazil, Chile, Bolivia and Paraguay are the regions in South America where wetlands are commonly found. The largest wetland is located in Brazil.
The soil of wetlands are saturated (filled) with water. The different types of wetlands are, marshes, swamps, bogs, etc. The wetlands are filled with water because their water table (the level at which water reaches) is near the ground. Shallow pools of water are found in wetland regions. Brazil, Chile, Bolivia and Paraguay are the regions in South America where wetlands are commonly found. The largest wetland is located in Brazil.
Streams
The description of a stream can be described as a water current that flows through a path called a bed. The stream is refered to by different names such rill, kill, lick, rivulet, etc.
The description of a stream can be described as a water current that flows through a path called a bed. The stream is refered to by different names such rill, kill, lick, rivulet, etc.
Rivers
A stream and river are different because of their size. A river is a bigger stream that meets at a sea or other river. Unlike oceans or seas, rivers are a source of fresh water. Just like streams, rivers are bound by beds or channels. The bed of rivers are much wider than that of streams. Rivers carry silt and nutrients and make their beds fertile.
A stream and river are different because of their size. A river is a bigger stream that meets at a sea or other river. Unlike oceans or seas, rivers are a source of fresh water. Just like streams, rivers are bound by beds or channels. The bed of rivers are much wider than that of streams. Rivers carry silt and nutrients and make their beds fertile.