Which of the following is are unique characteristic characteristics of equatorial forests 1 Pr...........

Environment and Ecology Concept of Ecology

Which of the following is/are unique characteristic/characteristics of equatorial forests?

1. Presence of tall closely set trees with crowns forming a continuous canopy

2. Coexistence of a large number of species

3. Presence of numerous varieties of epiphytes

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

1 only

2 and 3 only

1 and 3 only

1, 2 and 3

Regions with this climate experience high temperatures all year round.
The average monthly temperatures are about 26 – 28 degrees Celsius.
The annual temperature range (the difference between the average temperature of the hottest and coldest months) is very small.
The annual temperature range may be as low as 3 degrees Celsius.
The diurnal or daily temperature range (the difference between the highest temperature in the day and the lowest temperature at night) is usually greater.
Humidity is usually very high.
Another major characteristic of this climate is the high rainfall.
These regions usually experience 2000 mm of rainfall or more in a year.
Rainfall is high for most of the year.
Many equatorial regions are affected by the ITCZ.
As the ITCZ passes over these areas it brings heavy rainfall and thunderstorms.
In some areas, the ITCZ causes two periods of very heavy rainfall every year.
One occurs when the ITCZ crosses these areas on its way north and another occurs when it crosses these areas again on its way south.