AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -A terrestrial biome is a land region on the earth’s surface covered by biological communities that group under the same climatic patterns like rainfall and temperature. Temperature and precipitation or rainfall are the main driving factors determining the terrestrial biome type.

Detailed explanation-3: -Altitude and latitude, which affect temperature and precipitation determine the distribution of biomes. Figure 8.1. a: Average annual temperature and annual precipitation are two climatic factors that determine the distribution of biomes.

Detailed explanation-4: -This biome is found throughout mid-latitude regions. Temperatures range between-30 °C and 30 °C (-22 °F to 86 °F) and drop to below freezing on an annual basis. These temperatures mean that temperate forests have defined growing seasons during the spring, summer, and early fall.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are eight major terrestrial biomes: tropical rainforests, savannas, subtropical deserts, chaparral, temperate grasslands, temperate forests, boreal forests, and Arctic tundra. Biomes are large-scale environments that are distinguished by characteristic temperature ranges and amounts of precipitation.