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.