AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

BIOMES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which factors are considered when classifying biomes?
A
the kinds of trees, climate, whether or not people live there
B
climate, weather, flora & fauna
C
climate, location, flora & fauna
D
weather, landforms, types of animals
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The primary factor which determines a biome is the climate. Temperature and precipitation essentially determines what kind of growing season or soil quality the terrain may have, which therefore affects the growth of plants living there. Mandira P.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer and Explanation: The two main factors that determine a particular biome are temperature and precipitation, or the climate of the region. This is because these two factors strongly impact which plants can grow in that area.

Detailed explanation-4: -A biome is a large area characterized by its vegetation, soil, climate, and wildlife.

Detailed explanation-5: -Scientists classify biomes in different ways, but the most important way is by a region’s distinguishing features – its climate, flora, and fauna. As with all of the Earth’s beings, the biomes depend on water and allow only the particular types of life that are adapted to survive within them.

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