apes 1.2 Flashcards
1
Q
biome
A
an area that shares a combination of average yearly precipitation and temperature (climate)
2
Q
the community of organisms are…
A
uniquely adapted to live in that biome
3
Q
Why do biomes exist in predictable patterns on earth?
A
latitude (the distance from the equator) determines temperature and precipitation
4
Q
What are the major terrestrial biomes?
A
Taiga, Temperate seasonal rainforests, temperate seasonal forests, tropical rainforests, shrubland, temperate grassland, savanna, desert, and tundra
