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What are the characteristics that define biomes?

  • Rock formations, animal diversity, vegetation, and productivity
  • Cultivated land, deserts, marine life, and productivity
  • Distinctive climates, soils, vegetation, and productivity (correct)
  • Urban areas, rivers, animal diversity, and soils

How have humans altered biomes in terms of food and fibre production?

  • Animal husbandry, reforestation, climate change, hunting
  • Mining activities, construction, pollution, deforestation
  • Vegetation clearance, drainage, terracing, irrigation (correct)
  • Water conservation, organic farming, biodiversity preservation, composting

Which factors can influence crop yields according to the text?

  • Climate, soils, landforms, water resources (correct)
  • Air pollution, animal migration, industrialization
  • Music preferences, technological advancements, language diversity
  • Politics, fashion trends, urbanization

What are the main ways that humans impact biomes for food and fibre production?

<p>Vegetation clearance, drainage, terracing, irrigation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which environmental factor can significantly affect crop yields according to the text?

<p>Water resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How have human activities like vegetation clearance and drainage altered biomes?

<p>Human activities like vegetation clearance and drainage have altered biomes by impacting the natural vegetation and hydrological systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain the impact of terracing on biomes.

<p>Terracing alters biomes by changing the landscape to create flat areas for agriculture, which may lead to soil erosion and changes in water runoff patterns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does irrigation influence crop yields in Australia and globally?

<p>Irrigation plays a crucial role in influencing crop yields by providing water to crops in regions where natural rainfall may be insufficient.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Discuss the role of technological factors in determining crop yields in different regions.

<p>Technological factors, such as advanced agricultural machinery and precision farming techniques, can significantly impact crop yields by improving efficiency and productivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do environmental factors like climate and landforms affect crop yields in diverse biomes?

<p>Environmental factors like climate and landforms directly influence crop yields by determining the suitability of an area for specific crops and affecting growing conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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