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SAI INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
                         STD VII                                           SUBJECT - GEOGRAPHY
              TOPIC-CH – 8

              Human environment interactions: Tropical and Subtropical region




               Classnote

                                              Subtopic –Climate and Rainforest


                     climate
                     The Amazon Basin stretches directly on the equator and is characterized by hot and
                       wet climate throughout the year.
                      The day temperatures are high with very high humidity.
                      At night the temperature goes down but the humidity remains high.




                     Rainforest
                     The forests of Amazon are thick and dense that does not even allow the sunlight to
                       reach the ground.
                     Orchids, bromeliads grow as plant parasites. The rainforest is rich in fauna. Birds such
                       as toucans, hummingbirds, bird of paradise, oversized bills, etc.
                     Animals like monkeys, sloth and ant-eating tapirs are found here.
                     Various species of reptiles and snakes also thrive in these jungles. Crocodiles, snakes,
                       pythons, anaconda and boa constrictor are some of the species.

                      Besides, the basin is home to thousands of species of insects. Several species of fish
                       including the flesh-eating Piranha fish are also found in the river.
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