AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIOMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which biome is typically closer to the equator?
A
Temperate Forest
B
Tundra
C
Grassland
D
Tropical Forest
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Tropical wet forests, also referred to as tropical rainforests, are found in equatorial regions. The vegetation is characterized by plants with broad leaves that fall off throughout the year.

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

Detailed explanation-3: -Tropical rainforests are found closer to the equator where it is warm. Temperate rainforests are found near the cooler coastal areas further north or south of the equator. The tropical rainforest is a hot, moist biome where it rains all year long.

Detailed explanation-4: -Tropical forests are those which are found in and around the equator. One definitive feature of these forests is their hot climates. The tropical forests are of two types-Evergreen and Deciduous.

Detailed explanation-5: -Because of the amount of rainfall and sunshine received near the equator, tropical rainforests can be found there. The majority of tropical rainforests are found between the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn.

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