Question

A tropical rainforest has a hot climate with very heavy rainfall throughout the year. The region, therefore, experiences high humidity and warm temperatures at all times during the year. Such a climate favors dense growth of trees and plants, such as mangroves, vine, and coconuts. This vegetation helps in supporting large populations of several types of species. The map below represents the different locations of tropical rainforests as well as other biomes present across the world. Adapted from image courtesy of USDA-NRCS, Soil Survey Division, World Soil Resources, Washington D.C. Based on this information, which of the following factors is responsible for influencing the climate of tropical rainforests? A. the type of soil found in the region B. the location of the region near the equator C. the trees and plants growing in the region D. the population of all species of the region

Answer 1

B. the location of the region near the equator is responsible for influencing the climate of tropical rainforests. The equatorial region receives high levels of solar radiation throughout the year, which leads to warm temperatures and heavy rainfall. This, in turn, supports the dense growth of vegetation that characterizes tropical rainforests. While factors such as soil type and the presence of different species can influence the specific characteristics of a particular rainforest, the overall climate of tropical rainforests is primarily determined by their location near the equator.