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Cambridge IGCSE Geography

3.3Characteristics of the tropical rainforest ecosystem

Characteristics of the tropical rainforest ecosystem in Cambridge IGCSE Geography: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives

What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.

  1. 3.3.1Describe the global distribution of tropical rainforests.
  2. 3.3.2Explain the characteristics of the equatorial climate.
  3. 3.3.3Describe the characteristics and structure of the tropical rainforest.
  4. 3.3.4Explain the links between abiotic and biotic factors in the rainforest and how plants and animals adapt.

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  • The tropical rainforest ecosystem

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Characteristics of the tropical rainforest ecosystem: sample question

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Why do temperatures in the equatorial climate stay high in every month?

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