Tropical geomorphology

1. • L.V.H Arts, Commerce and Science College Panchavati Nashik
• DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY
• Sub :- (Gg-237)-Tropical Geomorphology
• Topic :-Peculiarities Of Tropical Climate
• Subject Teacher
• Dhatrak Swapnil P
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2. The tropical climate zone is between the
equator and the tropics in the northern and
southern hemisphere. The tropic line is a
parallel of 23.5 , the last from the equator,
where the solstice is observed 2 times a year.
The zone of the tropics is geographical
latitudes with increased atmospheric pressure.
Therefore, air from here spreads in those
directions where the pressure is low. For the
zone of the tropics is characterized by a
constant movement of air, which caused the
formation of winds called trade winds.

3. climates around the world are classified
according to the Köppen Climate Classification
System. The classifications in this system are
based on temperature and precipitation
averages on a monthly and yearly basis. One of
the classifications is that of tropical wet
climates, or rainforests. Humid tropical
climates have distinguishing characteristics
other than temperature and precipitation.
Tropical humid climates have distinct locations
and abundant animal and plant life.

4. temperature
Rainforests are warm with temperatures
staying around 80 degrees Fahrenheit year-
round and fluctuating little during any given
month or year. More fluctuation occurs in daily
temperature than in monthly or yearly
temperature. Areas with a humid tropical
never experience frost.

5. Precipitation
The high year-round temperatures cause
intense heating of the surface of the earth.
This heating results in the formation of
cumulus and cumulonimbus clouds every day,
usually in the afternoon. The clouds generate
almost daily thunderstorm activity. Rainforests
receive approximately 103 inches of rainfall a
year, with rain falling all year. Humidity hovers
between 77 and 88 percent every day.

6. location
Latitude is a determining factor in the
existence of tropical climates. All humid
tropical climates are near the equator between
the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of
Capricorn or latitudes that range between 10
degrees south to 25 degrees north. For
example, rainforests are in the Amazon Basin,
the Congo Basin of equatorial Africa and parts
of the East Indies.

7. plants
The humid tropical climate features thick
vegetation that grows in two layers. The
canopy, or top layer, contains trees that grow
to staggering heights, as high as 250 feet or
more. Thick vines grow into the canopy. The
next layer comprises smaller trees, vines,
palms, orchids and ferns. Little sunlight
reaches this layer because of the dense canopy
overhead, so only plants that can tolerate low
light grow in this layer. Many houseplants
come from this layer. They are able to thrive in
homes because, like the rainforest, a home
provides the plants with the reduced light
levels to which they are accustomed. The floor
of the rainforest has few plants because the
vegetation above it blocks most sunlight.
Rainforests make up one of the most diverse
plant ecosystems on the planet and scientists
continue to find new plant life.

8. animals
Rainforests are home to almost half of the
animals inhabiting the globe. Scientists
estimate that many species of animals residing
within the areas of humid tropical climate have
not yet been identified. Several factors allow
for the diversity and large number of animals
found in this type of climate. Many rainforests
are old -- scientists believe one in Asia is more
than 100 million years old -- so animals have
had a long time to evolve. The climate also
fosters animal life. Year-round warm
temperatures and abundant food and water
make it easier for animals to survive and
flourish. Some animals that live in the
rainforest include:

9. •tarantulas
•jaguars
•gorillas
•toucans
•parrots
•okapis

10. Rain forests are located in hot humid locations near the equator. This part of
the world has more direct sun on land and sea than anywhere in the world.
The air is capable of holding more water vapor, which is why it rains almost
every day.

11. animals
The sun provides daylight for the savanna's
diurnal animals, or animals active during the
day. Diurnal animals rely on the sun to help
them avoid predators and find watering holes.
Many savanna species are herbivores, or plant
eaters. They depend on the sun to provide
energy for the savanna's plant life, which is
their source of nutrition. Among the
herbivorous ungulates living in the African
savanna are zebras, warthogs, giraffes, water
buffaloes and elephants. The sun also provides
warmth to cold-blooded reptiles in tropical
savannas, such as snakes and crocodiles, and
helps regulate their body temperatures.

12. Wildfire Recovery
The sun's heat causes rampant wildfires to
occur during the tropical savanna's dry
season. While some animals are able to
escape the
wildfires by running, the biome's plant life is
not as fortunate and the fire consumes most
vegetation above the earth's surface.
However, many tropical savanna trees and
grasses have deep roots, which remain
unharmed by the fire. When the soil becomes
moist again, the roots use their starch
reserves to renew the growth process. Along
with sunlight for photosynthesis, the plants
regenerate and recover from the previous s