Question

"Tropical rainforest climate has distinctive features as compared to tropical
monsoon climate." How far do you agree/disagree with this statement? Prove your
answer with two logical reasons.

Answer 1

Answer:

TROPICAL RAIN FOREST CLIMATE

1. Tropical rainforests have distinct characteristics that support a wide variety of different species. This means that they have a high biodiversity.

• Very wet with over 2,000 mm of rainfall per year.
• Very warm with an average daily temperature of 28°C. The temperature never drops below 20°C and rarely exceeds 35°C.
• The atmosphere is hot and humid.
• The climate is consistent all year round. There are no seasons.

TROPICAL MONSOON CLIMATE

1. Temperatures range from 30-45° C in summer. Mean summer temperature is about 30°C. In winters, temperature range is 15-30° C with mean temperature around 20-25° C.
2. Monsoon forest, also called dry forest or tropical deciduous forest, open woodland in tropical areas that have a long dry season
3. True monsoon areas include India, Burma (Myanmar), Pakistan, Bangladesh, Thai land, Combodia, Laos, North and South Vietnam, southern China, Phil­ippines, and northern coastal area of Australia.