Tropical evergreen rain forest biome provides optimum environmental co

Tropical evergreen rain forest biome provides optimum environmental conditions for the growth of plants and animals. Which one among the following statements regarding this is not correct?

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It has heavy rainfall and high temperature throughout the year.

This biome is also called mega-thermal biome.

The evergreen rain forest biome extends between 10° N and 10° S latitudes.

The maximum development of this biome has taken place in central and southern California, and north-western coastal lands of Africa.

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UPSC CDS-1 – 2017

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Statement D is incorrect. The tropical evergreen rain forest biome is primarily located in equatorial regions between approximately 10° N and 10° S latitudes. Areas like the Amazon basin, Congo basin, and parts of Southeast Asia are prime examples. Central and southern California have a Mediterranean climate, characterized by dry summers and wet winters. North-western coastal lands of Africa (like Morocco) have a Mediterranean or arid climate. These regions are not where tropical evergreen rainforests achieve their maximum development.

Tropical evergreen rainforests are characterized by high temperature and heavy rainfall throughout the year, are often referred to as mega-thermal biomes due to the high temperatures, and are concentrated in the equatorial zone (around 10° N to 10° S latitude).

The high rainfall (typically over 2000 mm per year) and consistent warm temperatures support a dense, multi-layered forest with high biodiversity. The consistent favorable conditions promote continuous plant growth and support a vast array of animal life.

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