General Flashcards
1
Q
Where is it
A
Lies between 20°N and 20°S of the equator
2
Q
Average temperature
A
27°C
3
Q
Annual rainfall
A
2000mm
4
Q
How much land does it cover
A
6% = earth
40% = SA
5
Q
Carbon cycle
A
Rainforests = 30-50% of global photosynthesis
6
Q
Biodiversity (2)
A
Home to 50% of the earths plants and animals
1 million plant species
7
Q
People
A
Home to 20 million people
8
Q
How much does it cover of SA
A
40%
