IB DP SL ESS 2.4 Climate and Biomes

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What is the impact of latitude on biome distribution?

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Higher latitudes receive less sunlight and have cooler temperatures, influencing the types of biomes found in those areas.

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What is the Polar Cell in the tricellular model?

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The Polar Cell is a component of the atmospheric circulation that regulates air circulation in polar regions.

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Why do deserts have low biodiversity?

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Deserts have low biodiversity primarily due to a lack of water and extreme environmental conditions.

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Which biome has the lowest productivity and diversity?

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The desert biome is characterized by the lowest productivity and diversity.

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What causes low productivity in tundra biomes?

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The low productivity of tundra biomes is mainly due to extreme temperatures and short growing seasons.

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Define 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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What factors influence the climate of a biome?

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Factors include latitude, altitude, proximity to water bodies, and prevailing winds.

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Explain the concept of biodiversity.

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem, including the number of species and genetic diversity.

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What is the significance of precipitation in biomes?

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Precipitation is crucial as it determines the availability of water, influencing plant growth and the types of organisms that can thrive.

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How do temperature and precipitation affect biome types?

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Temperature and precipitation patterns determine the characteristics of biomes, such as desert, forest, or grassland.