Question

The boundaries of different biomes on land are determined mainly by

• A. Climate
• B. Political boundaries
• C. Drainage patterns
• D. Altitude

Answer 1

The correct option is A Climate

Ecosystems are of two major types: terrestrial and aquatic. Terrestrial ecosystem can be further be classified into ‘biomes’.A biome is a plant and animal community that covers a large geographical area.Therefore, a biome can be defined as the total assemblage of plant and animal species interacting within specific conditions. These include rainfall, temperature, humidity and soil conditions. Some use broad classifications and count as few as six biomes. These are forest, grassland, freshwater, marine, desert, and tundra.