Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Effect of Climate

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the effect of climate on biome distribution?

• A) Average annual temperature and precipitation are sufficient to predict which biome will be found in an area.
• B) Seasonal fluctuation of temperature is not a limiting factor in biome distribution if areas have the same annual temperature and precipitation means.
• C) Not only is the average climate important in determining biome distribution but so is the pattern of climatic variation.
• D) Temperate forests and grasslands are different biomes because they receive a different quality and quantity of sunlight, even though they have essentially the same annual temperature and precipitation.
• E) Correlation of climate with biome distribution is sufficient to determine the cause of biome patterns.

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