biomes
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Biomes
What is a biome?
A biome is a geographically large area that contains similar dominant animals and plants. The climate and other abiotic factors are relatively consistent throughout a biome.
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What abiotic factors?
What abiotic factors?
Precipitation
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What abiotic factors?
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Latitude and radiant energy
What abiotic factors?
Altitude
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What abiotic factors?
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Geography/landforms
What abiotic factors?
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Soil type/composition
Abiotic factors determine the kind of plants that can survive in the biome.
The type of plants determine the type of animals that can survive in the biome.
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