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 and tropical rain - forests are mainly differentiated by their location on the Earth, which is determined by latitude. Tropical rain - forests are near the equator (low latitudes), while temperate rain - forests are at higher latitudes. Oxygen turnover, continent, and longitude are not the principal differentiating factors.

Answer:

A. latitude