Biome Characterization and Distribution

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Biome Characterization and Distribution
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• A large area of land or a group of ecosystems
  that have similar climatic conditions
• Considering temperature - Classified by latitude
  or distance from the equator
• Considering moisture classified by distance
  from the ocean
• Can be modified by abiotic factors

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Wind patterns

• If wind pattern in on-land, the shore climate is
  very wet

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Ocean Currents

• Warm and cold currents can affect coastal
  temperature
• Ex Europe under influence of a warm current

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Mountain Ranges

• Can increase the amount of precipitation on the
  windward side and decrease it on the lee-ward side