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What are Rainforests?
Rainforests are defined by a few factors. Most importantly is the amount and distribution of rainfall. To be a rainforest it must have 200cm of rain a year. Tropical rainforests usually receive a more steady rain around the year while temperate rainforests can vary throughout the year with a pronounced dry season.

Where are they found?
Tropical rainforests are found in a belt around the equator. Half of the world’s rainforests lie within the borders of Brazil, Indonesia, and Zaire. Temperate raiforests extend well above these zones are dependent mostly on the rainfall throughout the year.