AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Deserts are the driest biome, receiving less than 25 cm of rain each year.

Detailed explanation-2: -Terrestrial biomes are distinguished primarily by their predominant vegetation, and are mainly determined by temperature and rainfall. Differences in temperature or precipitation determine the types of plants that grow in a given area (Figure 1).

Detailed explanation-3: -The biome characterized by a mean annual temperature between 0° C and 25° C and mean annual precipitation between 25 cm and 100 cm is: 1. Desert.

Detailed explanation-4: -The driest of all terrestrial biomes The desert biome is a dry, terrestrial biome. It consists of habitats that receive very little rainfall each year, generally less than 50 centimeters. The desert biome covers about one-fifth of the Earth’s surface and includes regions at a variety of latitudes and elevations.