What is a biome?

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2006-06-20 05:11:02 · 2 answers · asked by mommy_2_little_man 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)

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Main Entry: bi·ome
Pronunciation: 'bI-"Om
Function: noun
Etymology: 2bi- + -ome
: a major ecological community type (as tropical rain forest, grassland, or desert)

2006-06-20 05:14:28 · answer #1 · answered by csucdartgirl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A biome is basically a section of the earth that has characteristics based on climate, geographic formations, etc... For example, Tropical Rainforest is a biome. Desert is a biome. Tundra is a biome.

Hopefully that helps! :)

2006-06-20 12:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by bigred8882 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋