Which of the Following is an Important Feature of Temperate

Question

Which of the following is an important feature of temperate broadleaf forests?
A)annual average rainfall in excess of 200 centimeters annually
B)are found only in the northern hemisphere
C)summers are cool and dry
D)vegetation shows vertical layering

Accepted Answer

The important feature of temperate broadleaf forests is that their vegetation shows vertical layering, with a variety of tree species forming a canopy, understory shrubs, and herbaceous plants growing on the forest floor. Option A is wrong because annual rainfall in temperate broadleaf forests ranges from 75 to 150 centimeters. Option B is incorrect because temperate broadleaf forests are found in both the northern and southern hemispheres. Option C is wrong because summers in temperate broadleaf forests are typically warm and humid.