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explain the influence of climate on the distribution of biomes in different regions.
Tundra is type of biome where the tree growth is hindered by low temperatures and short growing seasons. Its climate is -
A maritime/west coast
B polar/sub-arctic
C temperate
D tropical
Deciduous forests lose their leaves in the winter when temperatures drop, but new leaf growth occurs in the spring when temperatures start to get warmer. These forests are found only in climates which are -
A maritime
B polar
C temperate
D tropical
Use the map and your knowledge of geography to answer the following question.
Biomes are groups of ecosystems with similar climates and organisms. What biome is this map showing?
A Tropical rainforests
B Deserts
C Grasslands
D Boreal forests
Based on these maps, which two areas of North America most likely have similar forms of vegetation?
A California and Guatemala
B Canada and West Texas
C South Texas and Northeast Mexico
D Alaska and Jamaica
Which conclusion can best be drawn from these three examples?
A Tall grasses grow well in the Great Plains.
B Climate greatly influences the types of biomes found in different regions.
C Cacti are usually found in desert areas where it tends to be dry.
D Rainfall is one cause for the rapid growth of tropical rainforests.
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