Tropical Rainforest The tropical rainforest is a hot, moist biome found near Earth's equator. The world's largest tropical rainforests are in South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Tropical rainforests receive from 60 to 160 inches of precipitation that is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year.
12 Â½ inches [31.75 cm] from sight to sight on a 9-foot regulation table. 11 Â½ inches [29.20 cm] from sight to sight on a 8-foot regulation table. The center of each sight should be located 3 11/16 (+) inches [93.6625 mm (+ 3.175 mm)] from the nose of the cushion.
The regulation size of an NBA backboard is 72 inches wide and 42 inches high. Most portable hoops are 42 or 44 inches wide and 36 inches tall. In-ground systems tend to be a bit larger, with 54-inch and 60-inch widths being the most popular. While rectangular shaped backboards provide more bank shot opportunities, they are generally more expensive than the streamlined fan-shaped board.