AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Temperate biomes include forests, grasslands, and chaparral. Temperate deciduous forests are found in areas with continental temperate climates and temperate rainforests are found in areas with coastal temperate climates. Temperate grasslands are temperate biomes that consist mainly of grasses.

Detailed explanation-2: -Grasslands. Grasslands are the most useful biome for agriculture because the soils are generally deep and fertile. Almost one billion people rely on grasslands for their livelihood or as a food source. Grasslands can support a high density of grazing animals.

Detailed explanation-3: -Factors that influence an area’s biome include latitude and proximity to water and mountains. For example, the rainforest is the biome that receives the largest amounts of rainfall.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.