Paul Holmes -
University
English Professor

Free Materials For ESL Teachers and Learners

“Tropical regions” ESL Discussion Questions

1. What is the climate like in tropical regions?
2. What is a monsoon?
3. Does it rain much in the tropics?
4. Do they grow coconuts and bananas there?
5. What’s your least favorite thing about living in a tropical region?
6. Do they have rainforests in this area?
7. Is it possible to live comfortably in a tropical region if you have allergies or asthma?
8. Do you like the weather where you live now? Why or why not?
9. Are there many people living in tropical regions?
10. What is the definition of a tropical region?
11. Are there a lot of animals in tropical regions?
12. Do they grow palm trees there?
13. Do you live in the tropics?
14. What is a tropical region?
15. What are some characteristics of an animal that would be suited for a tropical rainforest habitat?
16. What kinds of jobs are available to people who live in tropical regions?
17. Which regions are included in the tropical regions?
18. Which type of ecosystem has more biodiversity: rainforests or deserts?
19. Are there many trees in tropical regions?
20. What are the characteristics of tropical regions?
21. What types of plants grow in tropical regions?
22. Can you learn English if you live in a tropical region?
23. What are the benefits of living in a tropical region?
24. What are some different types of ecosystems found in tropical regions?
25. Do all tropical regions have a rainy season?
26. Why is it important to protect your environment in a tropical region?
27. Do they have seasons there, like winter and summer?
28. What kinds of foods do people eat in tropical regions?
29. What are some examples of a tropical region?
30. Why do some people prefer to live in tropical regions?
31. Is it hot and humid in the tropics?
32. What are some of the challenges of living in a tropical region?
33. Is it warm year-round in tropical regions?
34. How does the weather in a tropical region compare to that of a temperate climate?
35. What’s your favorite thing about living in a tropical region?
36. What are some examples of an area that is not considered a tropical region?
37. Why are there so many insects in tropical regions?
38. What kind of houses do people live in in tropical regions?
39. If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
40. Is it wet in the tropics?
41. Are tropical regions usually located near the equator?
42. What are examples of flora and fauna found in tropical rainforests?
43. Have you ever been to a tropical region?
44. Are there many beaches in tropical regions?