Tropical rain forests are one of the most important areas on Earth. These special ecosystems are homes to thousands of species animals and plants. You may think you know a lot about the rain forest. But what you see in the movies isn't always the real thing!
First of all, rain forests are not only densely packed plants, but are also full of tall trees that form a ceiling from the the Sun above. This ceiling keeps smaller plants from growing. Areas where sunlight can reach the surface are full of interesting plants.
Do you know where rain forests get their name? You guessed it! They are so named because they receive a lot of rain - an average of 80 inches a year! The temperature doesn't change very much during the year. It is always warm and muggy.
First of all, rain forests are not only densely packed plants, but are also full of tall trees that form a ceiling from the the Sun above. This ceiling keeps smaller plants from growing. Areas where sunlight can reach the surface are full of interesting plants.
Do you know where rain forests get their name? You guessed it! They are so named because they receive a lot of rain - an average of 80 inches a year! The temperature doesn't change very much during the year. It is always warm and muggy.
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