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Biomes of the World - Coggle Diagram
Biomes of the World
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Climate: The primary factor determining the distribution of biomes is climate, particularly temperature and precipitation patterns. Different biomes develop in response to specific climatic conditions, such as tropical rainforests in hot and wet regions, or deserts in hot and dry regions.
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Climate Zones: Classification into polar, temperate, and tropical zones influences biome distribution.
Vegetation: Biomes are characterized by distinct types of vegetation adapted to their specific environmental conditions. For example, temperate grasslands are dominated by grasses, while coniferous forests are dominated by cone-bearing trees like pine and spruce
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Dominant Species: Trees, shrubs, grasses, and other plant forms characteristic of each biome.
Adaptations: Structural and physiological features enabling plants to thrive in their respective biomes.
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Human Impact: Human activities such as deforestation, urbanization, and agriculture have significant impacts on biomes around the world. These activities can lead to habitat destruction, loss of biodiversity, and alterations to the natural functioning of ecosystems within biomes.text
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Conservation: Given the importance of biomes for ecological stability and the well-being of human societies, conservation efforts are crucial. Conservation strategies aim to protect and restore natural habitats, preserve biodiversity, and mitigate the impacts of human activities on biomes. This often involves establishing protected areas, implementing sustainable land management practices, and raising awareness about the value of biomes and their conservation text
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International Agreements (e.g., Paris Agreement, Convention on Biological Diversity)
