Temperate grasslands and temperate deciduous forests are two different biomes that are located in the same latitudes. Which one of the following abiotic conditions is most likely to account for the differences in their community composition?

A. Sunlight
B. Temperature
C. A rain shadow
D. Precipitation
E. Soil nutrients


Answer: D

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