A Forest Is Located at About 4°N Latitude, Has Moderate

question 32

Multiple Choice

A forest is located at about 4°N latitude, has moderate precipitation, and grows on nutrient-poor soils. At intervals, the forest is subject to fires, which help it persist. This is most likely which kind of forest?

• A) Tropical rainforest
• B) Temperate deciduous forest
• C) Temperate evergreen forest
• D) Boreal forest

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