Section 1:  What is a Biome?

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Key Terms:
  • biome
  • climate
  • latitude
  • altitude
Main Ideas
  • Scientists classify the ecosystems of the world into large scale areas called biomes.
  • Biomes are described by their plant life because specific climate conditions support the growth of specific types of vegetation.
  • Climate determines which plants can grow in an area.  Latitude and altitude affect climate in similar ways.