Question

Which factors are used to characterize a biome, such as the desert, tropical rain forest, or temperate grasslands? Select all of the answers that apply. A. biotic factors, such as plant and animal life B. abiotic factors, such as climate and soil C. precise lines of latitude and longitude D. levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere

Answer 1

Answer:

Temperature and precipitation, and variations in both, are key abiotic factors that shape the composition of animal and plant communities in terrestrial biomes. Some biomes, such as temperate grasslands and temperate forests, have distinct seasons, with cold weather and hot weather alternating throughout the year.