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Levels of Ecology. Biomes. What Exactly is a Biome? . A biome is a major ecosystem determined by climate and biology. What determines Climate? What determines the “Biology” of an area? . Temperature and Precipitation. Plants (flora) and Animals (fauna). Factors Affecting Climate .
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Levels of Ecology Biomes
What Exactly is a Biome? • A biome is a major ecosystem determined by climate and biology. • What determines Climate? • What determines the “Biology” of an area? Temperature and Precipitation Plants (flora) and Animals (fauna)
Factors Affecting Climate • What are some factors that affect the temperature of an area? • Tilt of the Earth • Location to a body of water • latitude • altitude
What are some factors that affect the precipitation of an area? Windward and leeward positioning. The windward side is the side of an area subject to the prevailing wind, and is the wetter side. Proximity to a body of water Altitude
Microclimates • biomes also may have microclimates. • A microclimate is a zone where the climate differs from the surrounding area. • examples: Oasis in a desert.