AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIOMES

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Select the correct biome:Precipitation 75-150 cm falling in 2-3 week period, 20-30
A
Desert
B
Grasslands/Savanna
C
Tropical Rainforest
D
Deciduous Forest
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Savannas receive an average annual rainfall of 76.2-101.6 cm (30-40 inches). Savanna has both a dry and a rainy season. Seasonal fires play a vital role in the savanna’s biodiversity.

Detailed explanation-2: -Precipitation. Grasslands receive around 500 to 900 millimeters (20 – 35 inches) of rain per year.

Detailed explanation-3: -Climate: A tropical wet and dry climate predominates in areas covered by savanna growth. Mean monthly temperatures are at or above 64° F and annual precipitation averages between 30 and 50 inches. For at least five months of the year, during the dry season, less than 4 inches a month are received.

Detailed explanation-4: -Savanna Biome. A savanna is a rolling grassland scattered with shrubs and isolated trees, which can be found between a tropical rainforest and desert biome. Not enough rain falls on a savanna to support forests. Savannas are also known as tropical grasslands.

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