IB Biology SL B4.1.6 Terrestrial Biome Distribution Topic Practice

Question 1

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The climograph shows the distribution of biomes according to the temperature and rainfall of land areas on Earth.

Mean annual temperature / C^{\circ}\mathrm{C}

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Question (a)

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Identify the ecosystem with the appropriate numeral from the climograph.

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Question (b)

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Referring to the climograph, explain reasons that the nutrient store in the litter layer of the taiga is greater than in the tropical rainforest.

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