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Question

Think about a favorite fruit, vegetable, or nut that you love. Maybe you love mangos or papayas? Or maybe you really love cashews. Many of the foods we enjoy are imported to the United States because our climate/biome isn't good for their growth. Explain how this relates to biodiversity.

Answer 1

Biodiversity includes all the different kinds of living things that you find in one area, habitat, or ecosystem. Most of the foods you mentioned need a warmer climate in which to grow than we have in the U.S. The South American countries, Bahamas, Philippines, etc. are closer to the equator thereby getting more direct sunlight, having a warmer climate, and getting more precipitation than we do in the states. As a result, the U.S. has to import the majority of fruits and nuts that those countries can provide. However, it is possible to grow such foods in areas that have been designated as USDA Zones 10-11 where the average daytime temperature is about 77°F and never drops below 50.