Multiple Choice
Which of the following is considered a principal terrestrial biome?
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Introduction to Terrestrial Biomes
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Which of the following best defines a biome?
A
A single population of plants within a forest.
B
A group of organisms of the same species living in the same area.
C
A physical environment where an organism lives.
D
A large geographic area characterized by specific climate conditions and distinct plant and animal communities.
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Understand the term 'biome' by breaking it down: A biome is a large geographic area that is defined by specific climate conditions, such as temperature and precipitation, and is characterized by distinct plant and animal communities.
Compare the options provided in the question to the definition of a biome. For example, a single population of plants within a forest does not encompass the large geographic area or the diverse communities required to define a biome.
Evaluate the second option: A group of organisms of the same species living in the same area. This describes a population, not a biome, as it focuses on a single species rather than a diverse community.
Analyze the third option: A physical environment where an organism lives. This describes a habitat, which is more localized and specific to an organism, rather than the broader concept of a biome.
Conclude that the correct answer is the fourth option: A large geographic area characterized by specific climate conditions and distinct plant and animal communities, as this aligns with the definition of a biome.
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