Question

there are three major types of forest: tropical rainforests, temperate forests, and boreal forests, also known as the taiga. tropical rainforests are located near the equator, between 23.5 degrees of latitude north and south. they are hot and humid year - round, with temperatures rarely falling below 70°f. as you may guess from their name, tropical rainforests get a lot of rain—up to 90 feet per year! they contain a great diversity of life: scientists estimate that half of the planet’s plant and animal species thrive there.
which of these is true of tropical rainforests?
choose one option
a only a few animal and plant species are able to survive there.
b they are located a short distance above and below the equator.
c they have short, cold winters and long, hot summers.
d they don’t get much precipitation.

Explanation:

• Option A: The text says half of plant and animal species thrive in tropical rainforests, so A is false.
• Option B: The text states tropical rainforests are near the equator, between 23.5 degrees latitude North and South, which is a short distance above and below the equator, so B is true.
• Option C: The text says they are hot and humid year - round, so C (short, cold winters and long, hot summers) is false.
• Option D: The text says they get up to 90 feet of rain per year, so D (don't get much precipitation) is false.

Answer:

B. They are located a short distance above and below the equator.