Adrian wants to incorporate some notes about rainforests into his report. Which of the following notes would be most relevant to his report?
(1) There are many distinct regions in South America. For instance, the Patagonian Desert, the seventh largest desert in the world, occupies the southern part of the continent. In contrast, the Amazon rainforest, the largest tropical rainforest in the world, is located in the northern part of the continent.
(2) Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, reaching 29,028 feet. It is located in Asia's Himalayas on the border of Nepal and Tibet. Besides having mountainous areas, both countries also have other regions as well, such as forests, rainforests, and grasslands.
(3) Rainforests are home to many diverse plant and animal species. They exist in a band around the equator. Also, rainforests cover 7% of the Earth's surface.
(4) On Earth, many animal and plant species have not yet been classified. A great number of species can be found in rainforests. However, plants and animals can be found almost anywhere on Earth.
A.
1
B.
2
C.
4
D.
3