Which Statement About Earth's Biomes Is FALSE

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which statement about Earth's biomes is FALSE?

• A) Biomes near the poles have less rainfall than biomes on the equator.
• B) Altitude can result in biomes that are not characteristic for a particular latitude.
• C) Deserts have less rainfall due to their distance from the ocean.
• D) Rainforests occur in both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.
• E) Deserts occur in both the Northern and Southern Hemisphere.

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