ECOLOGY
BIOMES
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Question
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You are walking through a forest that gets large amounts of rain, has high humidity, and has moderate temperatures year-round. Where might you be located?
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somewhere near the equator
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somewhere near the Arctic Circle
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in a forest with the greatest species diversity
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the Pacific Northwest
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Chaparrals are located in the middle latitudes, about 30° north and south of the equator. Chaparrals are located primarily in coastal areas that have Mediterranean climates.
Detailed explanation-2: -Tropical Forest Biomes Climate in these biomes shows little seasonal variation (Figure 5), with high yearly rainfall and relatively constant, warm temperatures. The dominant plants are phanerophytes-trees, lianas, and epiphytes.
Detailed explanation-3: -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).
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