THE EMPORTANCE OF RAINFORESTS

       Tropical rainforests are located around the equator the temperature around this nigh. Hence the rate of water evaporation is high. As a result there is frequent rain in rainforests. They are found in south and Central America, Africa, in the Islands around Australia and Asia. The rain forests are important to human existence and [...]

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Yala national park

In the Hambantota District.

19 Kilometers of sea – coast covering unspoiled natural beaches.1360 sq. kilometers in extent.
Climate –usually hot and dry.
North East monsoon rain from November o January. Inter monsoon rains in March/April.
Menik Gamga provides water.
Tanks and natural water holes hold water.
Extensive grasslands surrounding the tanks and water holes.
Elephants, leopards, many species of deer, the [...]

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The Search Engines

      The Internet is a source of knowledge. It is of very recent origin. However the influence it has on society is immeasurable. The scope is very wide. It is known the world over. It is easily accessible to everyone.                                    
      Knowledge has got a new dimension with the introduction of the internet. An internet user [...]

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The Amazon rainforest

         The Amazon Rainforest in South America is the world’s largest tropical rainforest. It is several millions of square kilo-matters in extent. It covers some parts of Brazil,Bolivia,Pery,Equador,Colombia,Venezuela,Guyana,Surinam and French Guyana.
 1.Annual rainfall 27 mm.
 2.Some trees reach a height of 40 meters.
 3.Smaller trees and shrubs grow under them.
 4.Ferns and exotic wild orchids.
 5.A wider variety of plants [...]

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