Question

The amount of annual rainfall is most similar in

• A. Taiga and tundra
• B. Taiga and grassland
• C. Grassland and tropical rain forest
• D. Taiga and temperate deciduous forest
• E. Tundra and grassland

Answer 1

The correct option is D Taiga and temperate deciduous forest

Tropical rainforests are found in equatorial regions. The annual rainfall in this region ranges from 125 to 660 cm (50–200 in) with some monthly variation. Savannas are grasslands with scattered trees with an and an annual rainfall of 10–40 cm (3.9–15.7 in). Subtropical deserts which are centered on the Tropics of Cancer and Capricorn are characterized by low annual precipitation of fewer than 30 cm (12 in). The chaparrals have annual rainfall that ranges from 65 cm to 75 cm (25.6–29.5 in), and the majority of the rain falls in the winters. Temperate grasslands have annual precipitation that ranges from 25 cm to 75 cm (9.8–29.5 in). Temperate forest, however, show precipitation which is relatively constant throughout the year and ranges between 75 cm and 150 cm (29.5–59 in). The taiga or the coniferous forest has annual precipitation level which ranges from 40 cm to 100 cm (15.7–39 in). Thus the correct answer is option D.