Question

select the statement that correctly identifies and describes the biome located nearest the equator. choose 1 answer: a the desert receives low levels of precipitation and high levels of sunlight, so biodiversity is high. b the rainforest receives high levels of precipitation and sunlight, so biodiversity is low. c the rainforest receives high levels of precipitation and sunlight, so biodiversity is high. d the desert receives low levels of precipitation and high levels of sunlight, so biodiversity is low.

Explanation:

Rainforests near the equator have high precipitation and sunlight, supporting high biodiversity. Deserts have low precipitation and high sunlight with low biodiversity.

Answer:

C. The rainforest receives high levels of precipitation and sunlight, so biodiversity is high.