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What is a biome? - Geography

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What is a biome?

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A biome is a plant and animal community that covers a large geographical area. The boundaries of different biomes on land are determined mainly by climate. 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 of the major biomes of the world are: forest, grassland, desert and tundra biomes.

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Chapter 15: Life on the Earth - Exercises [Page 129]

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NCERT Fundamentals of Physical Geography [English]
Chapter 15 Life on the Earth
Exercises | Q 2. (v) | Page 129
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