AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIOMES

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When comparisng climatograms for various tropical rainforest biomes around the world, you would expect ____
A
that they would all be the same with distinct rainy and dry seasons.
B
that they would have similarities, but they’d all be somewhat different. This is because not all tropical rainforests are identical.
C
that they would be completely different from each other. This is because none share the same climate trends.
D
to see high levels of precipitation & very low temperatures.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tropical Rainforests support the greatest number of species compared to any other biome on the planet. The high species diversity is brought about by warm temperatures and year-round rainfall – the average yearly rainfall is 100 inches – that ultimately allow for optimal growth.

Detailed explanation-2: -They experience high mean annual temperatures, small temperature ranges, and rain that falls throughout the year. Regions with this climate are typically designated Af by the Köppen climate classification. A tropical rainforest climate is typically hot, very humid, and wet.

Detailed explanation-3: -Both biomes have warm climates but the desert is very dry and the rainforest is very wet. The desert has very few organisms so it has low biodiversity. … In contrast the rainforest has the highest biodiversity of any biome on Earth.

Detailed explanation-4: -The tropical rainforest biome has four main characteristics: very high annual rainfall, high average temperatures, nutrient-poor soil, and high levels of biodiversity (species richness). Rainfall: The word “rainforest” implies that these are the some of the world’s wettest ecosystems.

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