AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIOMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which biome is closer to the equator?
A
tundra
B
taiga
C
tropical rainforest
D
savanna
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -There are two types of rainforests, tropical and temperate. Tropical rainforests are found closer to the equator where it is warm.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tropical forests are warm, humid, and found close to the equator.

Detailed explanation-3: -Within the tropics, these biomes include rainforests, dry forests, savannas, marshes, and wetlands, depending upon their respective moisture regimes. Tropical biomes typically extend from the equator to latitudes of 20 °N and S, and include rainforest and tropical dry forest.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tropical rainforests are located between 10°N and 10°S of the Equator, where temperatures stay near 28°C throughout the year. Rainforests typically receive over 2000mm of rain each year.

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