bnlk Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
define biome
A
a majour ecological community of plants and animals adapted to a particular climate.
2
Q
influences on biome location
A
temperature, precipitation, soil type, amount of light and water.
3
Q
what are most biomes named after
A
type of vegetation
4
Q
what is the pattern of distrubution of biomes around the world
A
From equator to poles, the typical pattern is:
Tropical rainforest → Savanna → Desert → Temperate forest/grassland → Taiga → Tundra
