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What is a biome?
What is a biome?
- A specific type of coastal plain
- A type of indigenous population
- A community of animals and plants in a specific climate area (correct)
- A region with diverse physical features
How does South America's extreme geographic variation contribute to its large number of biomes?
How does South America's extreme geographic variation contribute to its large number of biomes?
- By decreasing the population of indigenous communities
- By limiting the number of animal species in the region
- By creating diverse climate conditions suitable for different biomes (correct)
- By reducing the overall size of the biomes
How is South America's human landscape influenced by indigenous populations?
How is South America's human landscape influenced by indigenous populations?
- By establishing strict environmental regulations
- By promoting urbanization and industrialization
- Through celebration, religion, and political action (correct)
- By discouraging the preservation of natural habitats
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Study Notes
Biomes
- A biome is a large region of the Earth's surface that is characterized by a specific climate, vegetation, and animal life
South America's Geographic Variation and Biomes
- South America's extreme geographic variation contributes to its large number of biomes, including rainforests, grasslands, deserts, and mountains
- The continent's unique combination of geography and climate creates a wide range of ecosystems that support diverse plant and animal life
Human Landscape and Indigenous Populations
- South America's human landscape has been significantly influenced by indigenous populations, who have lived on the continent for thousands of years
- Indigenous populations have developed unique cultures, languages, and ways of life that are adapted to their specific biomes and ecosystems
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