1What is a biome?
A group of similar ecosystems that develop under similar climatic conditions
2Name two climatic factors that strongly influence biome distribution
Temperature and precipitation
3What is insolation?
Incoming solar radiation reaching an area
4What is latitude?
Angular distance norht or south of the equatior, measured in degrees
5What generally happens to temperature as altitude increases?
Temperature generally decreases
6What is a rain shadow?
A dry area on the leeward side of a mountain range, where less precipitation falls
7What two variables are usually shown on a climate graph?
Average monthly temperature and monthly precipitation
8How can rising temperatures change the distribution of biomes?
They can shift the limatic conditions suitable for biomes towards the poles or to higher altitudes