AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIOMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What makes one biome different from another?
A
weather
B
all kinds of temperate forest
C
they each have a unique community
D
an animal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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: -Climatic and edaphic (soil) factors determine the nature of a climax community. Variations in climatic conditions and soil structure greatly effect which plant species can thrive. Human factors frequently affect this process through fire, agriculture, grazing and/or habitat destruction.

Detailed explanation-3: -The differences in the biomes are due to differences in the abiotic factors, especially climate. Climate is the typical weather in an area over a long period of time. The climate includes the amount of rainfall and the average temperature in the region.

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