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The major biomes are distributed as the result of two primary abiotic factors. Identify the two factors and briefly discuss how they influence the distribution of biome types. Include two specific biomes and their distribution in your discussion. Outline and explain the ecological basis for the following statement: "Hiking up a mountain is similar to traveling toward the North Pole."


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Compensating Differentials

Differences in wages that result from differences in working conditions. Risky jobs usually pay higher wages; highly desirable jobs usually pay lower wages.

Annual Salary

Annual Salary is the fixed amount of money or compensation paid to an employee by an employer over a year for their services.

Occupational Segregation

The distribution of people across and within occupations and jobs, based significantly on demographic characteristics, notably gender or race.

Demographic Characteristics

The statistical characteristics of human populations, such as age, sex, and income, used especially to identify markets.

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