Economic activities carried out in equatorial climate regions

The following Economic activities carried out in equatorial climate regions

• Due to the existence of dense forests, wild life conservation has been made possible and this attracts tourists.

• Equatorial climate has also favoured the existence of numerous water bodies giving rise to fishing activities.
• The dense vegetation in equatorial regions harbours wild animals making hunting possible.

• The dense forests due to heavy rainfall and hot temperatures experienced in that region have favored lumbering activities e.g. in Mabira forest.
• Agriculture and forest products existing in equatorial region have made industrial growth possible.
• Growing of perennial crops like coffee, palm oil, cocoa and tea due to heavy rainfall received throughout the year.

• Charcoal burning due to existence of dense forest cover.
• Food gathering e.g. passion fruits due to thick forests with fertile and dump grounds.

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