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Why do tropical rainforests have a variety of plants and animals?

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Rainforests have an abundance of plants and animals for the following reasons:

Climate: because rainforests are located in tropical regions, they receive a lot of sunlight. This energy is stored in plant vegetation, which is eaten by animals. The abundance of energy supports an abundance of plant and animal species.

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