What type of forests are found north and south of the equator between 40° and 60° where rainfall is high, between 500-1500 mm in a year?
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Correct answer: D
Explanation
The correct answer is option 4 i.e. Temperate deciduous forests.
- Temperate deciduous woodlands are found between 40° and 60° north and south of the equator. The rainfall is high, between 500-1,500 mm a year.
- The temperatures on average remain above 0°C even in the winter.
- The summer temperatures average between 20-25ºC. The winter is cooler, which causes the trees to shed their leaves.