El Yunque's location
El Yunque is a tropical rainforest found in Puerto Rico. All Tropical Rainforest are found in warm climatesin the tropics very close to the equater. The only Tropical rainforest in the United states is El Yungues.
El Yunque's Climate
- An average temperature of seawater around the island is 27'C (81'F), also different things during the year.
Characteristics
- The trees have huge trunks with little plants growimg off of them. - There are vines that hang from the trees .
- About 240 inches of rain per year which has been recorded on the higher peaks. - More than 100 billion gallons of rainwater per year
- About 240 inches of rain per year which has been recorded on the higher peaks. - More than 100 billion gallons of rainwater per year
Unique Qualities
-The roots of the trees do not grow down deep in the soil therefore they can get the food and water on the top of the soil.
- The only Tropical rainforest in the United States National forest system is El Yungue.
- The only Tropical rainforest in the United States National forest system is El Yungue.