Question 1
Multiple choiceMedium1 markTwo regions on separate continents have the climate patterns shown. What is likely about their biomes and communities?
| Region | Temperature through the year | Rainfall through the year |
|---|---|---|
| P | Consistently high | Consistently high |
| Q | Consistently high | Consistently high |
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Answer: A. Biome distribution is associated with patterns of temperature and rainfall. Consistently high values for both are characteristic of tropical forests; similar abiotic conditions can favor similar communities through convergent evolution.
B: selects hot desert from the high temperature but overlooks the consistently high rainfall.
C: classifies rainfall as biotic; it is an abiotic factor that helps determine biome distribution.
D: matches the high rainfall but overlooks the consistently high temperature.
Remember: terrestrial biome distribution reflects both temperature and precipitation.