Question

select the statement that correctly identifies and describes the biome located at the most northern and southern latitudes. choose 1 answer: a the temperate deciduous forest receives low levels of precipitation and sunlight, so biodiversity is low. b the temperate deciduous forest receives moderate levels of precipitation and sunlight, so biodiversity is moderate. c the tundra receives high levels of precipitation and sunlight, so biodiversity is high. d the tundra receives low levels of precipitation and sunlight, so biodiversity is low.

Explanation:

Tundras are located at high - latitudes (both northern and southern polar regions). They have cold climates with low precipitation and limited sunlight during parts of the year, resulting in low biodiversity. Temperate deciduous forests are not located at the most northern and southern latitudes. They have moderate climates with more sunlight and precipitation compared to tundras and higher biodiversity than what is stated in options A and B. Option C is incorrect as tundras do not have high levels of precipitation and sunlight.

Answer:

D. The tundra receives low levels of precipitation and sunlight, so biodiversity is low.