2006-09-18 10:54:28 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
The tropics are bounded by the Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn which are 23° 26′ 22″ north and south of the Equator respectively. That puts the Equator in the middle of the "tropics" and the area most likely to have tropical rain forests since there are really no seasons there.
2006-09-18 10:59:59 · answer #1 · answered by sjj571 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because the sun's ray shine directly on the equator during the summer, also known as Summer Solstice. Tropical rain forests tend to be warmer.
2006-09-18 17:59:30 · answer #2 · answered by Etania 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
at the equator places get more rain (they have a rainy season) and the whether isn't cold
2006-09-18 18:01:26 · answer #3 · answered by the16cats 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
because thats where the humid and warm climate with a lot of rain occur.
2006-09-18 18:02:48 · answer #4 · answered by frank m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Thats a place where the sun doesn't hit...or it hits it too much
Something to do with the sun =)
Its been a while since like seventh grade sorry.
2006-09-18 17:58:08 · answer #5 · answered by blender 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋