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What are the three main components that make up a biome or environment?
What are the three main components that make up a biome or environment?
- Climate, latitude, soil type (correct)
- Latitude, ocean currents, air movement
- Sunlight, soil quality, landscape
- Vegetation, ecosystem, landform
Which two broad categories make up a biome?
Which two broad categories make up a biome?
- Hydrosphere and climate
- Abiotic and biotic (correct)
- Flora and fauna
- Lithosphere and atmosphere
What is the primary factor that influences soil development rates?
What is the primary factor that influences soil development rates?
- Position on the continent
- Orographic rainfall
- Ocean currents and air movement
- Permafrost or permanently frozen soil (correct)
Which factor primarily determines the growing conditions and vegetation in a biome?
Which factor primarily determines the growing conditions and vegetation in a biome?
What is the primary source of energy for biomes?
What is the primary source of energy for biomes?
Which of the following factors does NOT directly influence the climate of a biome?
Which of the following factors does NOT directly influence the climate of a biome?
What are the main factors that determine soil characteristics?
What are the main factors that determine soil characteristics?
Why are hot and humid climates considered the best for soil types?
Why are hot and humid climates considered the best for soil types?
What is the main difference between topsoil and subsoil?
What is the main difference between topsoil and subsoil?
How does the position on a continent (continentality) affect precipitation?
How does the position on a continent (continentality) affect precipitation?
How do mountain ranges affect precipitation patterns?
How do mountain ranges affect precipitation patterns?
How do ocean currents and air movement affect precipitation patterns?
How do ocean currents and air movement affect precipitation patterns?
