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The most striking difference between tropical rain forests and temperate forests is that:
Correct answer: A. The tropical rain forests have preponderance of angiosperms while the temperate ones have preponderance of gymnosperms
- A. The tropical rain forests have preponderance of angiosperms while the temperate ones have preponderance of gymnosperms
- B. The trees of temperate forests are taller than these of tropical rain forests
- C. Plants of temperate forests are comparatively more mesophytic
- D. Tropical forests are comparatively homogenous
Explanation
Tropical rain forests are dominated mainly by broad-leaved angiosperms, whereas temperate forests have a much greater representation of gymnosperms such as conifers. The height comparison is not a reliable distinction, and tropical forests are generally more heterogeneous rather than homogeneous.
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