How do the Sahara and the tropical rainforest differ?

The Sahara on the other hand is a desert region located in Northern Africa. The main difference between these two biomes is the amount of precipitation they receive. Tropical rainforests generally receive between 60 to 160 inches of rain annually whereas deserts receive anywhere from half an inch to 15 inches of annual rainfall. read more

The Sahara is a very large hot dry desert. The tropical rain forest is hot, with plenty of rain and full of trees. But with the tropical rain forest being cut down, it may well pass the tipping point and also become a desert. read more

Tropical rainforests get this rain month after month, fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. Most warm rainforests are found in South America, Southeast Asia and Africa. The constant mild temperatures combined with ample moisture makes tropical rainforests an ideal living environment for many types of plants, insects and animals. read more