APES - Unit 1 Review

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What factors are used to classify a biome?

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Biomes are classified based on temperature, precipitation, soil type, and the types of plants and animals present.

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What biome is characterized by an average temperature of 10°C and 200 cm of precipitation annually?

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Temperate rainforest.

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What does the direction of an arrow in a food chain represent?

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The flow of energy from one organism to another.

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Which biome has warm temperatures, high precipitation, and little seasonal variation due to its location near the equator?

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Tropical rainforest.

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What two variables define terrestrial biomes?

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Temperature and precipitation.

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a large ecological area on the Earth's surface, with flora and fauna adapting to their environment.

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How does temperature affect biome distribution?

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Temperature influences the types of vegetation and animal life that can thrive in a biome, affecting its overall biodiversity.

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What role does precipitation play in defining a biome?

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Precipitation determines the availability of water, which is crucial for plant growth and the types of organisms that can inhabit a biome.

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What is the difference between a tropical rainforest and a temperate rainforest?

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Tropical rainforests are located near the equator with warm temperatures year-round, while temperate rainforests have cooler temperatures and distinct seasons.

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What is the significance of soil type in biome classification?

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Soil type affects the types of plants that can grow, which in turn influences the animal species that can inhabit the area.

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