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4.2.1 The value and distribution of ecosystems

Activity 1

# Main question

What is the distribution of the World’s major biomes?

# Questions

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Note which biome can be seen in Wales.

Using Resources A and B describe the distribution of the World's main biomes.

To what extent does the distribution of biomes reflect annual temperature and precipitation patterns (Resources C and D)?

Discuss what factors other than those shown in Resources C and D could influence the distribution of biomes.

- Resource A

  The World’s Biomes.

  Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Biomes.jpg

- Resource B

  Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:White_World_Map_Blank.png

- Resource C

  Annual Mean Temperature (°C)

  Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:World_precip_annual.png

- Resource D

  Annual Precipitation (mm)

  Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:World_precip_annual.png