Relationships between temperature and rainfall are important in determining levels of primary production.In region A, both temperature and rainfall remain high throughout the year.In region B, temperature is high but rainfall remains low.What latitudes and biomes are represented by these relationships?
A) Both are at low latitudes; region A is a rainforest and region B is a desert.
B) Both are at low latitudes; region A is a desert and region B is a rainforest.
C) Both are at high latitudes; region A is a rainforest and region B is a desert.
D) Both are at high latitudes; region A is a desert and region B is a rainforest.
E) Region A is a rainforest at a low latitude; region B is a desert at a high latitude.

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The description of region A having high temperature and rainfall throughout the year suggests a tropical rainforest biome. The description of region B having high temperature but low rainfall suggests a desert biome. Thus, both regions are at low latitudes, which is characteristic of tropical regions.

Relationships Between Temperature and Rainfall Are Important in Determining Levels