Question

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

Explanation:

Rainforests near the equator have high precipitation and sunlight, which support a wide variety of species, resulting in high biodiversity. Deserts have low precipitation and are not the biome nearest the equator.

Answer:

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