Figure 50.3

-Based on the data in Figure 50.3,which of the following statements is true?
A)The data from Area 1 describes a subtropical desert.
B)The data from Area 2 describes an arctic tundra.
C)The data from Area 1 describes a tropical wet forest.
D)The data from Area 2 describes a boreal forest.

Question

Figure 50.3

-Based on the data in Figure 50.3,which of the following statements is true?
A)The data from Area 1 describes a subtropical desert. 
B)The data from Area 2 describes an arctic tundra. 
C)The data from Area 1 describes a tropical wet forest. 
D)The data from Area 2 describes a boreal forest.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The data from Area 2 (11ea48b8_2342_2135_b057_47adf6665155_TB3734_00_TB3734_00) shows a much colder climate with low temperatures and low precipitation, indicating an arctic or boreal biome. Therefore, option D is the correct choice as it describes a boreal forest. Option A is incorrect as the data from Area 1 (11ea48b8_2342_2134_b057_99e0635b44a4_TB3734_00_TB3734_00) shows high temperatures and low precipitation which corresponds to a tropical or subtropical biome. Option B is incorrect as the data from Area 2 does not match the characteristics of an arctic tundra, which typically has even lower temperatures and less precipitation than what is shown in the figure. Option C is also incorrect as the data from Area 1, although indicating a warm and wet climate, does not have the level of precipitation characteristic of tropical wet forests.

Figure 50.3 -Based on the Data in Figure 50.3,which of the Following