AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A biome is an area classified according to the species that live in that location. Temperature range, soil type, and the amount of light and water are unique to a particular place and form the niches for specific species allowing scientists to define the biome.

Detailed explanation-2: -Altitude and latitude, which affect temperature and precipitation determine the distribution of biomes. Figure 22.2. 1: Average annual temperature and annual precipitation are two climatic factors that determine the distribution of biomes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Terrestrial biomes include all the land areas on Earth where organisms live. The distinguishing features of terrestrial biomes are determined mainly by climate. For example, in arid climates, plants may have special tissues for storing water. Biodiversity generally increases from the poles to the equator.

Detailed explanation-4: -The two main factors that determine a particular biome are temperature and precipitation, or the climate of the region. This is because these two factors strongly impact which plants can grow in that area.

Detailed explanation-5: -Since climate determines the type of vegetation that grows in an area, vegetation is used as an indicator of climate type. A climate type and its plants and animals make up a biome. The organisms of a biome share certain characteristics around the world, because their environment has similar advantages and challenges.