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Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics: Biomes
Terrestrial Biomes
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Terrestrial Biome
Terrestrial biomes are large areas of land that share the same climate, types of plants, and animals. They are influenced by temperature, the amount of rainfall, and the land’s shape and height. The main types of terrestrial biomes are deserts, grasslands, forests, and tundras....
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A terrestrial biome is a large area of land with a specific climate, plants, and animals.
Factors such as latitude, which is the distance from the equator; humidity, which is the moisture in the air; and elevation, which is the height above sea level, determine the type of biome in an area.
For example, tropical rainforests near the ...
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