Biomes and Climate
Students will explore the major terrestrial and aquatic biomes, and how climate factors determine their distribution.
Key Questions
- Explain how climate factors influence the distribution of major biomes.
- Compare the characteristic flora and fauna of different terrestrial biomes.
- Analyze the unique challenges and adaptations of organisms in aquatic biomes.
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