Question

the principal characteristic that differentiates temperate and tropical rainforests is ____________. a. latitude b. oxygen turn over c. the continent they are on d. longitude please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Temperate rain - forests are at higher latitudes, while tropical rain - forests are near the equator (low latitudes). Latitude affects climate, temperature, and precipitation patterns which distinguish these two types of rain - forests. Oxygen turnover, continent location, and longitude are not the principal differentiating factors.

Answer:

A. latitude